Palestinian History Tapestry

15/05/2026

05/02/2026

09/03/2025

The Palestine Museum US is set to present the exclusive US premiere of the Palestine History Tapestry, a powerful collection of embroidered artwork celebrating the resilience and traditional embroidery of Palestinian women. Held in honour of International Women’s Day, the exhibition will open on Sunday with a special ceremony at 15:00 EST at the Museum’s premises in Woodbridge, Connecticut and via Zoom.

The Palestine History Tapestry was founded in Oxford in 2012 and officially launched in partnership with the Middle East Monitor in London in 2018. It consists of over 100 intricately hand-embroidered panels, vividly depicting the rich history and cultural heritage of Palestine. The tapestry has since made its way to the United States, finding a permanent home at the Palestine Museum US.

“To showcase this work on International Women’s Day is to celebrate not just the largest embroidered collection of illustrative work telling the history of Palestine, but the unbreakable bonds that...

24/01/2025

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'There is on this land that which makes life worth living'

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Bag your goodies in this ethically produced premium cotton tote bag featuring Arabic calligraphy of an iconic verse of poetry by renowned Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, designed by Ibrahim Muhtadi in Gaza for the Palestinian History Tapestry.

The verse translates to: 'There is on this land that which makes life worth living'.

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100% of proceeds go towards supporting Palestinians embroiderers and artisans of the Palestinian History Tapestry.

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24/01/2025

‘There is on this land that which makes life worth living”
- Mahmoud Darwish

Palestinian National Poet Mahmoud Darwish is renowned for his poems about Israel’s occupation of Palestine, longing for home and the struggle for the freedom of the Palestinian people. He passed away in 2008 before he could witness the liberated Palestine he always dreamed of.

This embroidery panel of the Palestinian History Tapestry spells out the opening lines of one of his most famous poems: 'There is on this land that which makes life worth living.'

Calligraphy design: Ibrahim Muhtadi
Stitched by: Hekmat Ashour (Gaza)

The Palestinian History Tapestry traces the history of Palestine from Neolithic times to the present, illustrating aspects of the land and its people using traditional Palestinian embroidery 🇵🇸 Link in bio for the full tapestry thus far.

19/01/2025

Like the phoenix, defiant and heroic, Gaza will rise again from the ashes. This embroidery panel reflects the unbreakable spirit of Palestinians.

The phoenix is an immortal mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. While it is part of Greek mythology, it has analogues in many cultures. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by rising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, others that it simply dies and decomposes before being born again.

The Palestinian History Tapestry (PHT) traces the history of Palestine from Neolithic times to the present, illustrating aspects of the land and its people using traditional Palestinian embroidery 🇵🇸 Link in bio for the full tapestry thus far.

17/12/2024

A selection of the Palestinian History Tapestry's most poignant panels is still on display at London's P21 Gallery as part of the 'Art of Palestine' exhibit, before departing for the US. Don't miss it!

16/12/2024

Following Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin, a Palestinian museum is inquiring about the possibility of leasing the space to open a new branch.

The Palestine Museum US is located in Connecticut, USA, since it opened its doors in April 2018. Its mission is to “tell the Palestinian story to a global audience”.

Palestinian American businessman Faisel Saleh, who founded the museum, said turning the former Israeli embassy into a Palestinian museum would be “a political statement”.

Opening exhibition branch at former Israeli embassy would be ‘political statement’, Faisel Saleh says

15/12/2024

This December we have launched Mansoja منسوجة, the official label of the Palestinian History Tapestry.

Consider supporting the Tapestry by buying your Christmas cards and gifts from us this year! Head over to Mansoja.com 🇵🇸

All profits go towards funding and expanding the Tapestry and offering a means of financial support to the Palestinian women who are skilfully and painstakingly stitching its panels using traditional embroidery.

This Christmas, send more than a greeting—send a story.

Featuring intricate designs inspired by Palestinian History Tapestry embroidered panels which celebrate Palestine’s rich cultural and historical heritage, Mansoja greeting cards are perfect for sharing heartfelt messages while fulfilling a purpose.

Every purchase supports Palestinian women and artisans and keeps their stories alive.

Shop now and send a piece of Palestine. Tap photo for product link.

30/10/2024

Gaza September 2006. So what has changed other than a more extensive murderous and vile assassination. The children, the future, being eroded again.