Product in the Mend The World product line.
We have created an A6 template for a sashiko version of the olive leaf pattern on the Keffiyeh, which can be used for mending/decoration on garments and other textiles. The product comes with a PDF instruction for the heart version of the product, showing you how to stitch the pattern.
The olive leaf pattern connects the keffiyeh to the hope for freedom and the preservation of the roots of both the land and the traditions in the region. Olive trees can live for about 600 years and have been a cornerstone of Palestinian culture and economy for centuries. One of the occupation's tools is to burn or cut down these magnificent old trees, which is an attack on both the culture and livelihood of many Palestinians.
30 NOK from each sale is donated to HEAL Palestine, a non-profit organization that helps in Gaza with Health, Education, Aid, and Leadership. You can read more about them here. Therefore, there is no profit on these sets, but a little money left over from each to cover VAT, transaction fees, and other costs.
Use #mendtheworld #mendforpalestine if you share embroideries on social media so we can reach more people and help more.
We also, of course, encourage you to donate directly to families and organizations in need of help or to Operation Olive Branch. See the link above for more info.