Olive Branch & Palestine In Kufic Script

A beginner-level Tatreez kit perfect for anyone who wants to learn the art of Palestinian Tatreez embroidery. This tatreez kit features an original design of an olive branch and the word 'Palestine' in Arabic/Kufic calligraphy.

Olives are an important part of Palestinian culture and livelihood. Palestinian farmers, or falaheen have cultivated olive trees for thousands of years, making products like oil, soap, and cosmetics. Olives are also an essential item in every Palestinian meal. The olive is a symbol of the Palestinians’ unwavering connection to their land.

Kufic script is one of the oldest Arabic script styles, originating in Kufa, Iraq in the 12th century. It was often used to write copies of the Qu’ran. The Square Kufic style is more decorative and has been used widely in architecture.

The Olive Branch & Palestine tatreez kit comes with everything you need to start your first embroidery project - including all materials, instructions, and a brief background of the history of tatreez.

What's in the kit?

•  4'' wooden embroidery hoop(s)
• Cotton Aida cloth(s) 6'' x 6'' 
• DMC needle(s) size 24
• DMC 6-strand floss (3 colors)
• Olive branch and Palestine in Arabic tatreez pattern
• Step-by-step instruction manual explaining how to do the traditional Fallahi (or farmer's) cross-stitch
• An information page about the artistic, cultural, and political history of tatreez
• An information page about the significance of olives in Palestinian culture
  

Every kit is handcrafted by Rahaal here in San Jose, California.