Tatreez Talk

Send us Fan Mail FARAH IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CRAFTER, POET, AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER ( @artcoloredglasses ). Farah shares her family roots in the village of Kur near Tulkarem, and speaks about the generational trauma caused by the 1948 Nakba, which split her family across borders. Though her great aunts were seamstresses, Farah grew up cut off from the tradition of embroidery. She shares how this gener...

Send us Fan Mail IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY SISTERS JENNIFER AND CHRISTINE, WHO JOINED US THE TATREEZ RETREAT 2024 IN YOSEMITE. CHRISTINE IS AN AMATEUR TATREEZER, SPORTS ENTHUSIAST, AND ASPIRING CASUAL CRAFTER. JENNIFER IS AN AMATEUR TATREEZER TOO, AND AN AVID COOK AND HOMEMAKER ( @__nif__ ). The conversation brings out so much joy in finding tatreez sisterhood and their relationship as sist...

Send us Fan Mail RAZAN IS A DIASPORIC PALESTINIAN RESEARCHER, COMMUNITY WORKER AND TATREEZ FACILITATOR BASED OUT OF TORONTO ( @STITCHINGLIBERATION ). Razan introduces her work, which is rooted in Indigenous and Palestinian feminist methodologies to consider the relationships, material cultures, and joint resistances between Palestinian and Indigenous communities engaging in collective world buildi...

Send us Fan Mail EMAN IS THE FOUNDER OF THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TATREEZ THERAPY ( @EMAN_MSM ; @TATREEZ_THERAPY ). In this episode, Eman opens up about her family roots in Yaffa and Ne’lin, and how those places, now shaped by occupation and displacement, live on in her through tatreez. Eman speaks about the joy and experimentation that fuel her approach to tatreez—remixing motifs, embracing imperfect...

Send us Fan Mail SARA IS THE FOUNDER OF DEERAH; A SMALL TATREEZ DESIGN HOUSE THAT SHEDS LIGHT ON THE ART OF PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY AND CHALLENGING DEEP-SEATED PREJUDICES AGAINST PALESTINIAN CULTURE ( @DEERAHCO ). In this episode, we dive into one of the most asked topics: how to properly wear and care for your tatreez—whether it’s something you embroidered yourself or a piece you’ve purchased and...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back with Season 4 of Tatreez Talk ! In this episode, we catch you up on what we’ve been up to—from Amanne’s workshops with the San Francisco Public Library during SWANA and Arab American Heritage Month, to Lina’s recent trip to Japan and her exploration of sustainability through thrifting and reimagining how we can bring new life to what’s already in our closets. We reflect...

Send us Fan Mail WE WELCOME BACK TWO RETURNING GUESTS—BAYAN FARES OF BADAN COLLECTIVE ( @badancollective ) AND EMAN TOOM OF HINT OF TATREEZ ( @hintoftatreez )—FOR A POWERFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT CULTURAL PRESERVATION, APPROPRIATION, AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME WITH TEACHING PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY. The discussion kicks off with personal stories: how both Bayan and Eman came to teach tatreez, a...

Send us Fan Mail DANA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, ALSO KNOWN ONLINE AS TATREEZ WITH DANDUNA ( @tatreez.with.danduna ). In this episode of Tatreez Talk, we sit down for an honest and moving conversation about how tatreez became an unexpected yet deeply powerful part of Dana’s life. She shares how her Palestinian roots shaped her identity, and how the events of 2021 and the ongoing genocide since October 7...

Send us Fan Mail NATALIE TAHHAN, A FASHION DESIGNER, ILLUSTRATOR AND INSTRUCTOR AT BIRZEIT UNIVERSITY ( @natalietahhanofficial / @ntstudi0 ). Natalie shares her unique life journey, growing up in Doha after being born in Jerusalem, and the deep-rooted pull that eventually led her to return to Palestine.  She opens up about the difficult decision to return in 2015 to protect her Jerusalem ID, facin...

Send us Fan Mail ZEINA IS A JEWELRY DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF ASHERAH JEWELLERY , DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING, PRESERVING, AND RAISING AWARENESS OF PALESTINIAN TATREEZ THROUGH HANDMADE BEADED JEWELRY ( @ asherahjewelleryuk ). Together, we hear about her journey as a half-Palestinian, half-Iraqi artist, growing up in a culturally rich household that shaped her creative identity.  From her family roots i...

Send us Fan Mail ANA IS A PALESTINIAN COLOMBIAN MUSICIAN, STUDENT, TATREEZ ARTIST AND TEACHER ( @verde_a_zaytouna ). In this episode, she shares how tatreez became a profound act of self-discovery, storytelling, and connection—to Palestine, Palestinians, and even her own family. More than just embroidery—it became a form of reclaiming history, understanding geography, and strengthening ties to the...

Send us Fan Mail This bonus episode comes from a place of urgency: A new Kickstarter campaign is exploiting Palestinian embroidery under the guise of collaboration . This isn’t just about tatreez—it’s about cultural appropriation and the systemic barriers Palestinian artisans face while others profit from our heritage. Joining us are: Bisan Alhajhasan – Lawyer & founder of Thobnah , a platform...

Send us Fan Mail FATIMA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CREATOR, ACTIVIST, AND ANOTHER FRIEND FROM LAST YEAR’S TATREEZ RETREAT ( @olives_and_cedar ). In this episode, she introduces us to the term “Soul Ties” and the deep meaning behind it—something that couldn’t resonate more. For those of us in the diaspora, staying connected to our identity and to Palestine is essential. Fatima offers a powerful way to do...

Send us Fan Mail The wait is over! We’re thrilled to officially announce the details of the next annual THE  Tatreez Retreat – a gathering designed to create an opportunity for tatreez artists to meet and stitch like never before. 🌿✨ You’ll hear about: >> Where and when the retreat will take place >> What to expect – workshops, cultural experiences, and meaningful connections >&gt...

Send us Fan Mail HALIMA IS THE ARTIST AND DESIGNER BEHIND THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @PALESTINIANARTIST . Halima shares her journey into art, how she uses embroidery and other mediums to tell Palestinian stories, and the deep cultural significance of her work. The conversation delves into the role of art in preserving Palestinian heritage, Halima’s experiences exhibiting her pieces in museums, and the...

Send us Fan Mail PAM IS A PALESTINIAN CERAMIC TATREEZ ARTIST AND ACTIVIST ( @totahstudio ). Pam shares how tatreez connects her to Palestinian heritage, preserving stories and fostering community, especially in the diaspora. She reflects on the joys and challenges of learning tatreez, from selecting patterns to its meditative nature. The conversation explores tatreez in modern contexts, from fashi...

Send us Fan Mail SAMAR IS A PALESTINIAN ORGANIZER AND NEW FRIEND WE MADE DURING THE 2024 TATREEZ RETREAT ( @s.amooraa ; @tatreez.w.samoor ). Despite growing up with embroidered pieces at home, she found a deeper connection to her culture through stitching with her mother and sister. She discusses how tatreez has become central to her community organizing, especially since October 7, 2023. In Phila...

Send us Fan Mail S3E3. ADVOCATING FOR CULTURAL RESILIENCE WITH SABRENE SABRENE IS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF BALADNA WHICH HOSTS PALESTINIAN EVENTS FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITY, A TATREEZ INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND PROUD PALESTINIAN ( @sabreneodeh ).  Through her work, she helps foster a sense of community and cultural pride among Palestinians in the diaspora, providing a space to celebrate...

Send us Fan Mail S3E2. DIGITALIZING TATREEZ WITH TASNEEM TASNEEM IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CHEST PANEL FANATIC, AND DIGITALIZER ( @tasneemtatreez ). Tasneem shares her journey into Palestinian embroidery and how she balances tradition with modernity. From her early days of stitching to becoming a digital pattern creator, her story highlights the resilience and beauty of cultural preservation. Learn abo...

Send us Fan Mail S3E1. REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF TATREEZ STORIES IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF TATREEZ TALK! Join us as we reflect on both the podcast and our tatreez journeys over the last year. Guaranteed to laugh and get excited on what’s to come! Last Year’s Key Highlights: 37 talented Palestinian artists interviewed from across the global diaspora Growth of local Bay Area Tatre...

Send us Fan Mail S2E12. THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZ IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CHATTING WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZ. What does that mean exactly? We want to talk about issues surrounding paying people appropriately for their work – whether it’s a tatreez class, a handmade thobe, or a tatreez art piece. We discuss why proper valuation matters, the costs involved in creating...

Send us Fan Mail S2E11. HERITAGE THROUGH FIBER ARTS WITH NADIA IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY NADIA, A CRAFTSPERSON AND FIBER ARTIST ( @HOPEANDHEARTSHOP ). For Nadia, tatreez is a gateway to not only her personal identity but to opening up conversations with family members and others about Palestinian history, experience, and cultural heritage. Nadia recounts her initial exposure to this traditi...

Send us Fan Mail IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY LINDA FROM THE HALEEMAH PROJECT ( @THEHALEEMAHPROJECT ), AN INITIATIVE WHERE SHE, ALONGSIDE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SELLS PATTERNS AND CREATES CUSTOMIZED PIECES FOR DONATIONS. Linda shares her poignant journey of learning tatreez from her grandmother, sharing invaluable tips and techniques that have been passed down through generations. She offers a co...

Send us Fan Mail S2E9. THE ART OF QUIET REBELLION WITH SAMAR SAMAR HEJAZI IS A VISUAL ARTIST, TATREEZ ARTIST AND TEACHER ( @TATREEZ.SAMAR ). Samar shares her journey of finding identity through visual arts and, ultimately, through the art of tatreez. She reflects on how it became a medium for understanding and expressing themes of home, land, and nation, and dives into her creative process and exp...

Send us Fan Mail S2E8. TATREEZ ISN’T JUST FOR TETAS WITH JENIN JENIN IS A TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR ( @TATREEZJENIN ). She’s a natural storyteller and shares her tatreez journey through moments and stories – We guarantee you’ll laugh and giggle throughout this episode! Jenin, who is from everywhere but Jenin, speaks about everything from her formative years living in Palestine to how...