Our Favorite Handmade Fanny Packs 27 June 2022 These days, our customers’ favorite isJelld's range ofhandmade fanny packs. Ayouth-led social enterprise in Hebron, in the southern West Bank, Jelld brings to us thefirst andfinest range of leather fanny packs handmade locally in Palestine! ... View More
Get ready for Spring: Our floral product selection 03 March 2022 Signs of Spring are starting to show everywhere in Palestine in the last few weeks. Stone terraces of villages are lush with bright green after the generous rain and snow this winter, and hills and fields are carpeted with pastel shades of ... View More
Celebrating Our 2021 Milestones 23 December 2021 It's time to look back and share withyou what 2021 has been like for Sunbula and our artisans. It was another challenging year under the pandemic, but we are grateful forthese milestones to celebrate! 1. We provided moreemergency aid to our ... View More
Holiday gift inspirations from Palestine 23 November 2021 Are you starting to look for holiday gifts? Artisans in Palestine are gearing up for the holiday season, so we’ve uploaded many of their new works to our online shop. Come take a look at our fresh lineups!When you buy gifts from Sunbula, you ... View More
Tribute to Nadia Theodorie: A life in the service of women in Palestine 06 November 2021 The Sunbula family mourns the passing of Nadia Theodorie, our founding board member, on October 24th in Bethlehem. Through her lifelong involvement with community organizations, Nadia touched the lives of countless women throughout Palestine, like ... View More
Introducing Sunbula's New Look! 30 August 2021 We are excited to announce that Sunbula has refreshed its brand with a new logo and website!Sunbula’s work has grown in scope and depth over the past decades. We decided it was time to update Sunbula’s look to reflect our evolution as an ... View More
Palestine's Embroiderers: An interview with Helen Loussi 30 July 2021 On the occasion of the World Embroidery Day, Sunbula interviewed Helen Loussi, who manages the embroidery center at the Bethlehem Arab Women’s Union, one of the longest-running women’s organizations in Palestine. Through her life story ... View More
5 Ramadan Gift Ideas from Palestine 27 April 2021 Ramadan is the time of joy, charity, and giving, when families and friends gather over shared meals to break fast and celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr, a three-day festivities that marks the end of the holy month.However, as we celebrate our second Ramadan ... View More
Being Fair Trade Certified in Palestine 07 May 2021 What makes a fair trade organization different from others that trade with local craftspeople or farmers? Being a certified fair trade organization means that its adherence to Fair Trade principles and practices is verified by an official body called ... View More
Celebrating Craft-making on International Women's Day 02 March 2021 How can craft making empower women in Palestine? On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we’d like to share stories from our partner artisan groups about how craft work has brought changes to their lives. Ending financial ... View More
Our 2020 Bright Spots 28 December 2020 Dear friends,We’d like to send our warm holiday wishes as this very strange and difficult year draws close to its end. Grateful for having survived it, we’d like to share with you what we’ve accomplished in 2020.1. We provided ... View More
Handmade Gift Ideas from Palestine 04 December 2020 Looking for a good gift idea? Uniquely handmade crafts make great gifts, knowing that a whole lot of love and dedication has gone into making them.What’s even better is knowing that the gift you purchase is contributing strongly to the ... View More