Tatreez Talk

Send us Fan Mail S2E7. LEARNING TO MAKE A THOBE WITH DIANA DIANA IS A PALESTINIAN-JORDANIAN TATREEZ PRACTITIONER BORN AND RAISED IN JORDAN, AND NOW BASED IN THE US ( @DIANADHN ). Like many of us in the diaspora, both in the Middle East and abroad, Diana has a deep connection to Palestine and it was her grandmother who inspired her tatreez journey.  She recounts the early days of beginning tatreez...

Send us Fan Mail S2E6. TATREEZ AS DIGITAL ART WITH MAYA MAYA A MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, VIDEO CREATOR, AND DIGITAL TATREEZ ARTIST ( @MAYAAMERDESIGN ). In this episode, we explore Maya's connection to Palestine, not only through traditional tatreez but also through her innovative approach to digital tatreez art. She shares how she began incorporating tatreez into her digital creations and the...

Send us Fan Mail S2E5. RESEARCHING PALESTINE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH AMITA AMITA KHURANA IS A PALESTINIAN-INDIAN TATREEZ ARTIST, RESEARCHER, AND ACTIVIST WITH ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID ( @AMITASTATREEZ / @AMITA.KHURANA ). Through personal exploration and academic research, she developed a deeper connection to Palestine through tatreez.  Amita was then led to introduce tatreez at the student encampmen...

Send us Fan Mail S2E4. BALANCING TRADITION AND MODERNITY WITH HANEEN HANEEN IS A PALESTINIAN TATREEZ ARTIST AND NURSE BASED IN VIRGINIA WHO USES TATREEZ AS A WAY TO BLEND CULTURE & RESISTANCE IN ORDER TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHEREVER SHE GOES ( @HANUNA123 ). Introduced to the craft later and then fitting it into her family's traditions, Haneen balances tradition and modernity in her art. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail S2E3. TATREEZ AND ACTIVISM WITH JAMILLA JAMILLA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, GRAD STUDENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER ( @LEELAJA.TATREEZ ). It was love at first site with tatreez for Jamilla and a few years later, it was also her entrance into community organizing. Together, we hear about her family's connection to Palestine, how she incorporates this traditional art form into her commu...

Send us Fan Mail S2E2. GIFTING HERITAGE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH MARY MARY IS A PALESTINIAN-ITALIAN ("PALESTALIAN") TATREEZ ARTIST FROM CHICAGO WHO IS NOW IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA ( @TATREEZWITHMARY ). Together, we explore her deep connection to Palestine and her journey with tatreez. From building a strong Palestinian community in the US through the art of embroidery to her personal experiences...

Send us Fan Mail S2E1. RESCUING THOBES WITH LINDA LINDA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST BASED IN THE BAY AREA AND YOUR THOBE RESCUING GURU ( @THETATREEZEDIT ). In this episode, we delve into Linda's journey into the world of tatreez, from discovering the craft to finding a community of like-minded enthusiasts. She shares her unique approach to rescuing handmade thobes from second-hand shops and emphasize...

Send us Fan Mail S2E0. SEASON 2 COMING SOON ON TODAY’S EPISODE WE’RE CHATTING WITH YOU ON WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE UPCOMING SEASON. WE’VE ONLY BEEN GONE FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT WE’VE BEEN BUSY BETWEEN RECORDINGS AND OUR OWN PERSONAL PROJECTS. Lina’s Projects: Recent launches of the Tatreez Lab Community (open for joining) and the second launch of her Craft Your Dream Th...

Send us Fan Mail 30. TATREEZ TALK REFLECTIONS TODAY MARKS EPISODE 30 OF TATREEZ TALK! *INSERT ZAGHROUTA HERE* So we’re chatting with you as we celebrate this accomplishment and reflect back on some of our favorite moments from the first 29 episodes.  We’re taking a short summer break for the month of August but don’t worry, we’ve got some exciting interviews lined up for the fall.  In the meantime...

Send us Fan Mail 29. TATREEZ AS INHERITANCE WITH MARIAM MARIAM IS A DENTAL STUDENT, POET, WRITER, ÒUD PLAYER, AND TATREEZ ARTIST ( @MARIAM__M._KH ). Mariam was studying at Al-Azhar University in Gaza when Isr$eli warplanes targeted and bombed it to the ground in November 2023. She has since evacuated to Egypt by herself, leaving her parents and 4 siblings who face the genocide in Gaza and actively...

Send us Fan Mail 28. TATREEZ AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH NAJLA FROM ZERO WASTE PALESTINE NAJLA IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, CREATOR, AND THE FOUNDER OF THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @ZEROWASTEPALESTINE .  In this day and age, unfortunately, the responsibility of being environmentally conscious falls on the consumer. But perhaps tatreez can offer us a gateway to being more sustainable and living a zero waste...

Send us Fan Mail 27. A NEW JOURNEY IN TATREEZ WITH PAIGE PAIGE AUSTIN IS THE ARTIST, ACTIVIST AND CREATOR BEHIND THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @HOOBZEHOOJIBNEH . That’s bread and cheese in Arabic (خبز و جبن) for those like Lina who struggle with the English spelling without a ‘K’. Paige dove right into tatreez within a few months and has already showcased her tatreez art in an exhibition, built out an onl...

Send us Fan Mail 26. TATREEZ TALK MAILBAG ON TODAY’S EPISODE WE’RE CHATTING WITH YOU! WE’RE ALWAYS GETTING QUESTIONS IN OUR DMS, SO WE DECIDED TO DO A SPECIAL MAILBAG EPISODE TO ACTUALLY ANSWER SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS. From cultural appropriation to what we’re working on, we’re sharing it all. We’ve also got some great links for you to check out below that we mention during the episode.  You’ll hea...

Send us Fan Mail 25. FROM HEALING GRIEF TO THE ART OF TATREEZ WITH DANAH SHULI DANAH SHULI IS A TATREEZ PRACTITIONER, TEACHER AND LIFELONG STUDENT. She is also a writer, baker and mama of two based in North Carolina. For Danah, the spark to learn tatreez was on behalf of a close family member who passed away. What she didn’t foresee was for tatreez to serve as her own tool of healing and for it to...

Send us Fan Mail 24. ILLUSTRATING PALESTINIAN IDENTITY WITH TATREEZ WITH NADA ESMAEEL NADA ESMAEEL IS A PROFESSIONAL VISUAL ARTIST THAT SPECIALIZES IN DIGITAL ART AND IS A RECENT AMATEUR TATREEZ-ER ( @nadasink ). Together, we discuss coming to terms with the effects of colonialism on our understanding as Palestinians in the diaspora of our Palestinian traditions and heritage through the lens of ta...

Send us Fan Mail 23. REVIVING TATREEZ WITH MUNA MUNA EL-ZEET IS THE FOUNDER OF TATREEZ REVIVAL AND A TATREEZ WORKSHOP FACILITATOR ( @umzaatar & @tatreezrevival ).  Together, we talk about Muna’s connection to Palestine, the woman who taught & continues to inspire her Tatreez, and the global community she’s helping build.  Spoiler alert: Your invitation to join Tatreez Revival via this Disc...

Send us Fan Mail 22. STAYING TRUE TO TATREEZ WITH SAM SUNDOS SAM SUNDOS IS A PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN ARTIST LIVING AND WORKING IN BROOKLYN WHO EXPRESSES HIMSELF THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIUMS. ( @sabri ). Through his art, Sundos seeks to convey the significance of human touch and the value of every human life. Sam shares with us his perspective as a male artist practicing tatreez and the influence of strong...

Send us Fan Mail HALA SALEH IS A TATREEZ ARTIST LIVING IN THE SEATTLE AREA ( @halasalehtatreez ). Hala practices tatreez both as a way to connect with her heritage and culture, but also as a way to resist the erasure of Palestinian identity. For our Seattle listeners, she recently started a local tatreez circle for Palestinians, Seattle Resistance Tatreez — email them at seattleresistancetatreez@g...

Send us Fan Mail KIKI SALEM IS A ST. LOUIS-BASED MULTI HYPHENATE ARTIST, WEAVER, DESIGNER, SCULPTOR, WRITER, EDUCATOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR (@low_key_ki) . Through various mediums, with textiles and material studies at the focus, her practice covers topics of escapism, experimental visual pattern development, linguistic hybridization, occidental assimilation, orientalism, and the Palestinian question....

Send us Fan Mail 19. CONNECTING TO FALASTEEN THROUGH TATREEZ WITH LAMA LAMA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST AND HAS BEEN PRACTICING TATREEZ FOR 34 YEARS. This episode will have you all in the feels and is a reminder to the power of connecting to Falasteen when in the diaspora — even if you’ve never stepped foot in Palestine.  At the same time, don’t forget that Palestine is waiting for you and in addition to...

Send us Fan Mail 18. TATREEZ AS FOLK ART RESISTANCE WITH VEERA FROM @IMPINSANDNEEDLES VEERA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, ORGANIZER, FOLK HERBALIST, AND WRITER ( @impinsandneedles ). In this episode you’ll learn everything from folk herbalism to folk art to folk resistance. See a theme? We are diving deep with Veera on all things folk, which — spoiler alert — is anything “of the people” and you will be on...

Send us Fan Mail 17. BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH EMAN OF HINT OF TATREEZ EMAN TOOM IS A PALESTINIAN TATREEZ ARTIST, TEACHER AND BUSINESS OWNER LIVING IN SAN DIEGO. ( @hintoftatreez ). Her brand, Hint of Tatreez, aims to celebrate the art of Palestinian embroidery through apparel, tatreez kits and so much more. From finding her sense of self and purpose to gaining confidence, hearing e...

Send us Fan Mail 16. [BONUS EPISODE] HISTORY OF THREAD IN TATREEZ WITH WAFA FROM TATREEZ AND TEA WAFA GHNAIM IS A RESEARCHER, ARCHIVIST, AND THE FACE BEHIND TATREEZ AND TEA ( @tatreezandtea ). If you haven't already heard her story, it’s a MUST listen. Search for episode #4 to check it out (link is also below). In this bonus episode, we’re bringing back Wafa Ghnaim for a special bonus release...

Send us Fan Mail 15. FALLING IN LOVE WITH AND THROUGH TATREEZ WITH QADRIA QADRIA IS AN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY GRADUATE STUDENT AND MEMBER OF SJP ON THE GROUND ( @q.munajia ). Currently, Qadria is a third culture kid who found grounding practices through tatreez that reshaped her connection to Palestinian identity through the ancestral healing of tatreez. From the Emirates to the US to th...

Send us Fan Mail 14. TATREEZ AS ART THERAPY WITH TASHA NADIA MATAR TASHA NADIA MATAR IS A PALESTINIAN-POLISH REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER AND THERAPIST ( @the.humanitarian.therapist ), currently completing graduate school in Art Psychotherapy, writing her thesis on how to survive the genocide as a Palestinian therapist as a resource for other therapists. From tatreez as a tool to regulate your breath...