Tatriz

Ibdaa initiated the Women's Tatriz Collective after the start of the second Intifada in 2000 to provide financial support to families in Dheisheh Refugee Camp where the rate of unemployment was climbing higher than 45%. There are now sixty women in the Women's Tatriz Collective. The collective has also become a supportive social network for the women. Many of the collective members are involved in IWC's educational and cultural activities and organize special events and celebrations for women in the camp.

Tatriz , or traditional Palestinian embroidery, is more than an art or handicraft; it is an integral part of the daily life of the Palestinian geographical and cultural landscape. Through this project we are not only supplying much-needed income to families, we are also carrying on the legacy of our Palestinian heritage.

We want to share this tradition with our supporters and hope that you enjoy the beauty and history of our crafts. Please contact us directly to order tatriz pieces.