Sunbula

East Jerusalem


This non-profit outfit empowers Palestinian artisans by promoting and selling traditional handicrafts, including embroidery, basketry, weaving, carving and olive-oil soap. It runs two shops in Jerusalem, one of which is inside the St Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse and the other here in East Jerusalem. All of the items for sale are handmade.


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