The world needs to hear your story
Every Thobe tells a story, and I believe everyone has a unique one to share. Here, you will be empowered to tell your story through tatreez and discover Palestinian tradition in your own unique way.
You have found the right place if you:
You want to connect with and learn about Palestine through the art of Tatreez.
You’re passionate about preserving and celebrating Palestinian traditions.
You desire to create meaningful connections with others who share your love for Tatreez.
Welcome!
Lina’s Thobe is a cozy corner of the internet where you can explore courses, connect with a vibrant community, and find ready-to-stitch designs that bring Palestinian heritage to life.
COURSES
Discover curated courses that guide you on a journey from mastering the basics of tatreez in the Learn Tatreez Series to Crafting Your Dream Thobe from scratch. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to create a thobe that tells your unique story, the step-by-step lessons provide the skills and inspiration you need to bring your vision to life.
COMMUNITY
Join the Tatreez Lab community to connect with fellow embroidery enthusiasts, share your projects, and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Palestinian tatreez. Our community offers a supportive space to exchange ideas, seek guidance, and celebrate your creative journey together.
—> Plus you get full access to the Learn Tatreez Series! ;)
SHOP
Explore the collection of digital designs and tatreez kits, crafted to inspire your creativity and bring your embroidery projects to life. From intricate patterns to complete kits, find everything you need to start stitching your own unique pieces with ease and authenticity.
Hello! I’m Lina
HOW IT ALL STARTED
I discovered tatreez as a Palestinian Panamanian in the diaspora and fell head over heels in 2019. It did not take long for me to tackle my very own handmade embroidered Palestinian thobe from scratch and from it, created Lina’s Thobe as a way to document my journey.
At first, Lina’s Thobe was meant to connect me to my Palestinian roots and strengthen my identity as a hyphenated Palestinian in the diaspora. During that journey, however, I rediscovered a tradition seemingly lost in a history of occupation, ethnic cleansing, and the urgency of survival: Designing and constructing a thobe is meant to tell the story of the one that wears it.
I help connect my fellow Palestinian in the diaspora to their heritage and Palestinian allies to this incredibly magical art form of ours.
Because when you tap into tatreez, you tap into Palestine.
The best part? You don’t need ANYTHING but your own, unique self to get started.
In the Press
Stitching together an archive of an endangered Palestinian art
Celebrating Palestinian Culture Through Embroidery
Tatreez Talk Podcast
Tatreez Talk is a the podcast that stitches together the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroidery! Join us as we chat with talented embroiderers and artists, sharing their stories, inspirations, and the cultural significance behind each meticulously crafted piece. Thread your needle, press play, and let the stories unfold…one stitch at a time.
Lina
Amanne
Lina’s Thobe: A Case Study
Intention:
“Practice” dress before creating dream wedding dress.
Reality:
Humbling experience taking 2 years to complete… fated to actually be wedding dress
Placement:
Water Springs [Irq Al Oyoun] + Mountains [Jibal] + Stars [Njoum] imitating the world we see; land beneath our feet to the sky above…inspired by Panamanian Abuela
Color Choice:
Warm, fall colors… personal preference :)
Embedded Meaning:
via motifs:
Curl [Mlawlaw] = Lina’s curly hair
Palm Tree [Nakhl] = the meaning of Lina
Orchid = Panamanian heritage and a tribute to her mother who taught her how to embroider