Welcome to Tatreez lab

Discovering Palestine Through Embroidery

What is the Tatreez Lab?

Inside is a vibrant village of curious and creative souls who use tatreez as a way to connect and learn about Palestine.

Through the journey of crafting my own thobe from scratch while writing a Master’s thesis on tatreez, I learned three things:

  1. The original tradition of tatreez is practicing it for yourself in order to tell your story;

  2. Tatreez is meant to be practiced in-community ; and

  3. I was able to connect to Palestine through tatreez.

Palestinians may be scattered across the world but our hearts are in Palestine when stitching.

I want to help connect you to Palestinian culture, people, and land, and tatreez is my tool of choice.

Here you will find:

🌸 A caring, supportive community of other tatreez-ers who are exploring Palestine through tatreez—including those who are just beginning their tatreez journey or deep in the middle of creating a fully embroidered Palestinian thobe.

🗓 Weekly virtual sessions, including twice monthly tatreez circles of course!

🌎 The opportunity to quickly meet Palestinians and Palestinian allies near you so you can build a local tribe of tatreez-ers (and potentially meet in-person).

💜 A safe, private community forum where you can post, ask questions, share your story, and be celebrated by other tatreez-ers.

🤩 Monthly Themes: Dive deep into focused topics each month, such as “Origins and Evolution of Palestinian Dress” and "Creating Tatreez Routines" and "Tatreez Florals."

📚 Curated resources including supply lists, favorite podcasts, how to host your own local tatreez circle, and more.

📙 Monthly book club to gain a deeper understanding of tatreez, Palestinian history, and Palestinian experiences.

🙌 Live Q&A Sessions: Get direct support from our experts and fellow members during our live, interactive sessions.

🪡 Access to the Learn Tatreez Series and workshops to broaden our tatreez technique skillset.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership includes access to monthly themes and curated content, the Learn Tatreez Series, a vibrant community space for engagement and learning, monthly live events, and access to recordings of past events.

  • The membership cost is $27 per month or $250 per year, providing full access to all resources, events, and community interactions within the Tatreez Lab.

  • You can join the Tatreez Lab by signing up on our website and selecting a membership plan that suits you. Once registered, you'll receive an email with instructions to access the community platform.

  • Yes, we offer a 7-day free trial so you can explore the community and resources before committing to a membership.

  • Each month, we focus on a specific theme related to Tatreez and Thobe making. Themes are designed to deepen your understanding and skills, and include related content, workshops, and discussions. For example, August 2024’s theme is 'Origin and Evolution of Palestinian Dress,' and September 2024’s theme is 'Creating an Ideal Tatreez Routine.'

  • Members can expect monthly live events such as workshops, Q&A sessions, guest interviews, monthly book club, and Tatreez circles. These events provide opportunities for learning, interaction, and community building.

  • Yes, all members have access to recordings of past events and a library of previous monthly themes and resources.

  • The Tatreez Lab offers a community platform where members can interact through forums, group discussions, and direct messaging. We also host virtual meet-ups and interactive events to foster connections.

  • Our support team is available to assist you with any questions or issues you may have. You can reach out through the community platform, email, or during live events. Additionally, the community itself is a great resource for peer support and advice.

  • NO! This community is open to everyone regardless of their ethnic background. But please note that you must recognize tatreez as a Palestinian art and support the full liberation of the Palestinian people from occupation, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.

Ready to join us?

Choose a subscription plan and get instant access to everything the Tatreez Lab offers!

We can't wait to meet you.

$27

Monthly Subscription

Join a caring, supportive community of curious, creative souls discovering Palestine through tatreez.

$250

Annual Subscription (save 23%)

Join the same caring, supportive community for an entire year!