Description
A Living Canvas of Palestinian Heritage – Woven by Refugee Hands
This extraordinary hand-embroidered Palestinian thobe is not a garment — it is a cultural treasure. Executed entirely in the traditional fallahi cross-stitch — the mother-stitch of Palestinian village embroidery — by Palestinian refugee artisans, using the iconic Sunnbula (wheat-stalk) pattern. In traditional Palestinian dress, the Sunnbula motif symbolises the fertile land and the harvest: the earth that was, and will always be. Every thread was counted, every stitch placed by hand. No machine touched this piece. No second copy will ever exist.
Palestinian Thobe – Sunnbula Tatreez Features
- 100% hand-embroidered by Palestinian refugee artisans in the fallahi cross-stitch — the authentic village stitch of central and southern Palestine, passed from grandmother to granddaughter for centuries
- Sunnbula (wheat-stalk) Tatreez pattern — a motif rooted in the agricultural soul of Palestine, symbolising land, abundance, and continuity
- Rich multi-tone palette of fuchsia, magenta, soft pink, and sky blue — echoing the bold, saturated dyeing traditions of southern Palestinian embroidery where fuchsia and scarlet tones were the signature of the region
- Fully embroidered front and back — in traditional Palestinian dress, complete front-and-back coverage is the mark of the most prestigious and labour-intensive pieces; a rare achievement even among master artisans
- Absolute one-of-a-kind: this exact composition of pattern, colour, and stitch will never be reproduced — one piece exists in the world
- A wearable act of cultural preservation: after 1948, Palestinian refugee women transformed Tatreez from personal heritage into an act of identity and survival — this thobe continues that living tradition
Specifications
- Material: Premium breathable white base fabric
- Embroidery: 100% handmade Tatreez — Palestinian fallahi cross-stitch (Sunnbula pattern)
- Colors: White base — fuchsia, magenta, pink, sky blue embroidery
- Style: Long Palestinian thobe — bell sleeves, hand-woven belt
- Quantity: 1 of 1 — unique piece, never to be replicated
- Condition: New, handmade
Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold or gentle machine cycle. Do not bleach. Iron on reverse side to preserve embroidery.
Worldwide shipping available. Returns accepted within 14 days for orders within Turkey only.
Every Zaytoon piece helps preserve Palestinian heritage.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Order Processing: Within 1–3 business days.
- 🇹🇷 Turkey: 3–5 business days
- 🌍 International: 7–14 business days
Returns & Exchanges
- Inside Turkey: 14-day return/exchange (unused, original packaging)
- Outside Turkey: Only accepted if the mistake is ours
Zaytoon® Palestinian Thobe – Hand-Embroidered Tatreez, One of a Kind
TL29,999.99