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Tatreez Talk

Tatreez Talk is a the podcast that stitches together the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroidery! Join us as we chat with talented embroiderers and artists, sharing their stories, inspirations, and the cultural significance behind each meticulously crafted piece. Thread your needle, press play, and let the stories unfold…one stitch at a time.

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S3E4. The Art of Gathering with Samar

Tatreez Talk ·

2025/02/06

SAMAR IS A PALESTINIAN ORGANIZER AND NEW FRIEND WE MADE DURING THE 2024 TATREEZ RETREAT (@s.amooraa; @tatreez.w.samoor). Despite growing up with embroidered pieces at home, she found a deeper connection to her culture through stitching with her mother and sister. She discusses how tatreez has become central to her community organizing, especially since October 7, 2023. In Philadelphia, local tatreez circles have become spaces for Palestinians to gather, process grief, and build solidarity, un...

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S3E3. Advocating for Cultural Resilience with Sabrene

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2025/01/30

S3E3. ADVOCATING FOR CULTURAL RESILIENCE WITH SABRENESABRENE IS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF BALADNA WHICH HOSTS PALESTINIAN EVENTS FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITY, A TATREEZ INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND PROUD PALESTINIAN (@sabreneodeh). Through her work, she helps foster a sense of community and cultural pride among Palestinians in the diaspora, providing a space to celebrate and preserve heritage. As a tatreez instructor, Sabrene uses embroidery to empower others, preserve heritage, an...

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S3E2. Digitalizing Tatreez with Tasneem

Tatreez Talk ·

2025/01/23

S3E2. DIGITALIZING TATREEZ WITH TASNEEMTASNEEM IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CHEST PANEL FANATIC, AND DIGITALIZER (@tasneemtatreez). Tasneem shares her journey into Palestinian embroidery and how she balances tradition with modernity. From her early days of stitching to becoming a digital pattern creator, her story highlights the resilience and beauty of cultural preservation.Learn about the art of digitalizing tatreez and the dedication it takes to maintain authenticity while bringing traditional mot...

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S3E1. Reflecting on a Year of Tatreez Stories

Tatreez Talk ·

2025/01/16

S3E1. REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF TATREEZ STORIESIN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF TATREEZ TALK! Join us as we reflect on both the podcast and our tatreez journeys over the last year. Guaranteed to laugh and get excited on what’s to come!Last Year’s Key Highlights:37 talented Palestinian artists interviewed from across the global diasporaGrowth of local Bay Area Tatreez circles and community buildingBoth of us transitioned to Tatreez businesses full-time in 2024Launch of Lina's signa...

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S2E12. The Financial Value of Tatreez

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/11/21

S2E12. THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZIN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CHATTING WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZ. What does that mean exactly? We want to talk about issues surrounding paying people appropriately for their work – whether it’s a tatreez class, a handmade thobe, or a tatreez art piece.We discuss why proper valuation matters, the costs involved in creating handmade tatreez, and the role of educators in preserving this art form. We also explore the dangers of undervaluing...

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S2E11. Heritage Through Fiber Arts with Nadia

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/11/14

S2E11. HERITAGE THROUGH FIBER ARTS WITH NADIAIN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY NADIA, A CRAFTSPERSON AND FIBER ARTIST (@HOPEANDHEARTSHOP). For Nadia, tatreez is a gateway to not only her personal identity but to opening up conversations with family members and others about Palestinian history, experience, and cultural heritage.Nadia recounts her initial exposure to this traditional art form, how it seamlessly intersects with the many other fiber arts she explores, and she continues to find ins...

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S2E10. Connecting Generations with Linda of the...

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/11/07

IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY LINDA FROM THE HALEEMAH PROJECT (@THEHALEEMAHPROJECT), AN INITIATIVE WHERE SHE, ALONGSIDE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SELLS PATTERNS AND CREATES CUSTOMIZED PIECES FOR DONATIONS. Linda shares her poignant journey of learning tatreez from her grandmother, sharing invaluable tips and techniques that have been passed down through generations. She offers a compelling overview of the Haleemah Project, named in honor of her great-grandmother, who courageously gave birth unde...

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S2E9. The Art of Quiet Rebellion with Samar

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/10/31

S2E9. THE ART OF QUIET REBELLION WITH SAMARSAMAR HEJAZI IS A VISUAL ARTIST, TATREEZ ARTIST AND TEACHER (@TATREEZ.SAMAR). Samar shares her journey of finding identity through visual arts and, ultimately, through the art of tatreez. She reflects on how it became a medium for understanding and expressing themes of home, land, and nation, and dives into her creative process and experiments with different materials.As a dedicated teacher, she speaks about her calling to pass down the tradition of ...

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S2E8. Tatreez Isn't Just for Tetas with Jenin

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/10/24

S2E8. TATREEZ ISN’T JUST FOR TETAS WITH JENINJENIN IS A TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR (@TATREEZJENIN). She’s a natural storyteller and shares her tatreez journey through moments and stories – We guarantee you’ll laugh and giggle throughout this episode!Jenin, who is from everywhere but Jenin, speaks about everything from her formative years living in Palestine to how her relationship with tatreez has changed over many years to the proof of indigeneity through tatreez (and other type...

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S2E7. Learning to Make a Thobe with Diana

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/10/17

S2E7. LEARNING TO MAKE A THOBE WITH DIANADIANA IS A PALESTINIAN-JORDANIAN TATREEZ PRACTITIONER BORN AND RAISED IN JORDAN, AND NOW BASED IN THE US (@DIANADHN). Like many of us in the diaspora, both in the Middle East and abroad, Diana has a deep connection to Palestine and it was her grandmother who inspired her tatreez journey. She recounts the early days of beginning tatreez and learning to make a thobe with a khalto, an unforgettable experience! She highlights the differences in practi...

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S2E6. Tatreez as Digital Art with Maya

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/10/10

S2E6. TATREEZ AS DIGITAL ART WITH MAYAMAYA A MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, VIDEO CREATOR, AND DIGITAL TATREEZ ARTIST (@MAYAAMERDESIGN). In this episode, we explore Maya's connection to Palestine, not only through traditional tatreez but also through her innovative approach to digital tatreez art. She shares how she began incorporating tatreez into her digital creations and the supportive community she found along the way.Maya's tatreez practice continues to evolve, and she offers valuable advice ...

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S2E5. Researching Palestine through Tatreez with Amita

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/10/03

S2E5. RESEARCHING PALESTINE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH AMITAAMITA KHURANA IS A PALESTINIAN-INDIAN TATREEZ ARTIST, RESEARCHER, AND ACTIVIST WITH ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID (@AMITASTATREEZ / @AMITA.KHURANA). Through personal exploration and academic research, she developed a deeper connection to Palestine through tatreez. Amita was then led to introduce tatreez at the student encampments at Columbia University and shares insights on the history of these encampments and the challenges of reconcili...

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S2E4. Balancing Tradition and Modernity with Haneen

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/09/26

S2E4. BALANCING TRADITION AND MODERNITY WITH HANEENHANEEN IS A PALESTINIAN TATREEZ ARTIST AND NURSE BASED IN VIRGINIA WHO USES TATREEZ AS A WAY TO BLEND CULTURE & RESISTANCE IN ORDER TO CREATE A COMMUNITY WHEREVER SHE GOES (@HANUNA123). Introduced to the craft later and then fitting it into her family's traditions, Haneen balances tradition and modernity in her art. She emphasizes the timeless nature of tatreez and always having her work with her as a source of focus and connection.Buildi...

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S2E3. Tatreez and Activism with Jamilla

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/09/19

S2E3. TATREEZ AND ACTIVISM WITH JAMILLAJAMILLA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, GRAD STUDENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER (@LEELAJA.TATREEZ). It was love at first site with tatreez for Jamilla and a few years later, it was also her entrance into community organizing.Together, we hear about her family's connection to Palestine, how she incorporates this traditional art form into her community work, the practical tips she uses to add tatreez to her wardrobe, and for those interested in becoming more community ...

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S2E2. Gifting Heritage Through Tatreez with Mary

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/09/12

S2E2. GIFTING HERITAGE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH MARYMARY IS A PALESTINIAN-ITALIAN ("PALESTALIAN") TATREEZ ARTIST FROM CHICAGO WHO IS NOW IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA (@TATREEZWITHMARY). Together, we explore her deep connection to Palestine and her journey with tatreez. From building a strong Palestinian community in the US through the art of embroidery to her personal experiences of moving to Virginia and connecting with the women in her family, Mary shares heartfelt stories that highlight the significan...

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S2E1. Rescuing Thobes with Linda

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/09/05

S2E1. RESCUING THOBES WITH LINDALINDA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST BASED IN THE BAY AREA AND YOUR THOBE RESCUING GURU (@THETATREEZEDIT). In this episode, we delve into Linda's journey into the world of tatreez, from discovering the craft to finding a community of like-minded enthusiasts. She shares her unique approach to rescuing handmade thobes from second-hand shops and emphasizes mindful purchasing (spoiler: you negotiate with non-Palestinians and pay Palestinians whatever they ask for). Linda...

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Season 2 Coming Soon!

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/09/02

S2E0. SEASON 2 COMING SOONON TODAY’S EPISODE WE’RE CHATTING WITH YOU ON WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE UPCOMING SEASON. WE’VE ONLY BEEN GONE FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT WE’VE BEEN BUSY BETWEEN RECORDINGS AND OUR OWN PERSONAL PROJECTS.Lina’s Projects: Recent launches of the Tatreez Lab Community (open for joining) and the second launch of her Craft Your Dream Thobe digital experience. P.s. That latter course will only be launched once a year so if you’re interested in ma...

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30. Tatreez Talk Reflections

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/07/25

30. TATREEZ TALK REFLECTIONSTODAY MARKS EPISODE 30 OF TATREEZ TALK! *INSERT ZAGHROUTA HERE* So we’re chatting with you as we celebrate this accomplishment and reflect back on some of our favorite moments from the first 29 episodes. We’re taking a short summer break for the month of August but don’t worry, we’ve got some exciting interviews lined up for the fall. In the meantime, we want to connect with you, hear all of your stories, and showcase your art. Reach out if you or someone...

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29. Tatreez as Inheritance with Mariam

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/07/18

29. TATREEZ AS INHERITANCE WITH MARIAMMARIAM IS A DENTAL STUDENT, POET, WRITER, ÒUD PLAYER, AND TATREEZ ARTIST (@MARIAM__M._KH). Mariam was studying at Al-Azhar University in Gaza when Isr$eli warplanes targeted and bombed it to the ground in November 2023. She has since evacuated to Egypt by herself, leaving her parents and 4 siblings who face the genocide in Gaza and actively need our help to evacuate.Mariam is a living embodiment of the phrase “existence is resistance” for Palestinians and...

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28. Tatreez and Sustainability with Najla from Zero...

Tatreez Talk ·

2024/07/11

28. TATREEZ AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH NAJLA FROM ZERO WASTE PALESTINENAJLA IS THE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, CREATOR, AND THE FOUNDER OF THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @ZEROWASTEPALESTINE. In this day and age, unfortunately, the responsibility of being environmentally conscious falls on the consumer. But perhaps tatreez can offer us a gateway to being more sustainable and living a zero waste lifestyle. Our conversation with Najla offers us an opportunity to begin the conversation and we can’t wai...

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