Nominal
So much shapes who we are—our origins, language, faith, culture, values, and experiences. This beautiful uniqueness inspired my husband and me, as proud Palestinian Muslim Arabic-speaking women, to create wearable symbols of identity. We launched Nominal on January 22, 2018, beginning with a Map Necklace to honour one’s country, followed by Letter and Name Necklaces to celebrate personal and loved ones’ identities.
Nominal has grown into a brand for representing both who you are and who you aspire to be. Our pieces, often featuring weighted Arabic words, expand into affirmations like “patience” or “love,” acting as personal reminders. We continuously incorporate more cultures and languages, uniting people worldwide through shared symbols of pride and becoming. More here
Ten Brands from and for Palestine.
Editor’s Note: This list includes both small businesses and non-profit organizations, it is not exhaustive.
With the rise of fast-fashion brands that are detrimental to the environment and low in quality, it is difficult to find a Palestinian brand to support among the abundance of ventures that use Palestine as an apolitical concept for monetary gain.
Whether looking to buy map necklaces or t-shirts, it can be hard to differentiate between ethically sourced businesses and those that have immoral practices and deceptive public engagement. To make navigating this sphere easier, the compiled list below offers a selection of vetted brands that hire local creatives in Gaza and the West Bank to produce hand-made items. Some of these brands also have initiatives that donate proceeds from each purchase to refugee camps in Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon. More here
Bethlehem Baubles.
SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Handblown by Muslims – Painted by Christians – Shipped by Israel
A social enterprise, producing handmade Christmas decorations and Peace Lights made in and around Bethlehem.
Our Story
Decorations from where the story of Christmas comes from!
This project is not political or spiritual. Our aim is simple – to sell as many baubles as possible so that we can support our artisans and their families during these exceptionally challenging times. More here.
Together for Palestine. Lullaby.
A Christmas song for Palestine was played at the demonstration on boxing day December2025. We were asked to pre-order it from this website in order to help it to reach the Christmas number 1 and raise the profile of Gaza and Palestinians so that their plight isn’t forgotten as the genocide continues in spite of the so-called “ceasefire.” It costs just £1.98: https://togetherforpalestine.org/