Palestinian Embroidery &Textiles
Palestinian embroidery, which has a deep history, and small items made from textiles that have been used in everyday life, such as ethnic costumes, are mainly designed from scratch by Aisha, a female entrepreneur who lives in the area.
One day, I saw Aisha's work on Instagram and fell in love with the exquisite sense of balance and color of traditional textiles that incorporate upcycling. It takes a lot of courage to run your own business under occupation, and by a single woman.
The design is not too flashy with a strong Palestinian feel, but we want it to be soft and easy to fit in with life in Japan.
Aisha designed, selected the fabric and color, and cut it according to the product model. The cuts are sent to the women who work on them for embroidery and sewing.
In Palestine, which has been under occupation for a long time, it is considered that the most important thing for both men and women is to have intangible property, so while many families are passionate about education, if they cannot find a job, they need to find their own livelihood. As a result, many of them are skilled in handicrafts, and some of the workers are women who live in refugee camps.
When it is finished, Aisha checks the quality of the product and the finished part. Since we are particular about manufacturing from scratch and do not compromise on the finish, the number of items delivered at one time is small, and it is a valuable item that arrives only about 50 items in one year.