Tatreez Talk

Tatreez Talk
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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.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    S7E4. A Grandmother's Craft, A Granddaughter's Vision with Teta Zuhria & Suha

    Send us Fan Mail MEET THE DUO BEHIND ASHGHAL EL TETA: TETA ZUHRIA, A TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST AND CRAFTS LOVER & SUHA, AN INTERIOR ARCHITECT, TATREEZ ADMIRER AND LOVER OF ALL HANDMADE OBJECTS (@ashghalelteta). Through Ashghal el-Teta, they’re creating tatreez-inspired artwork that bridges tradition and modern design. Teta Zuhria's love of tatreez started as a child in a small village near Hebron, nagging her own mother and grandmother to teach her the craft. Suha, an interior architect, grew up watching her mother stitch and eventually joined her — bringing an architect's eye for space, color, and storytelling into their shared practice. We talk about how their signature piece, Bab al-Dar (a tatreez-embroidered door), came to life, and the deeply personal commission for their friend Dina, recreating the door from her family's home in Gaza using photos from a family celebration. Suha shares how she digitizes and deconstructs traditional motifs "like Morse code," while Teta Zuhria brings decades of stitching mastery to every piece, and the two open up about their process, their color-palette debates, and what it means to name their business after the moment Teta Zuhria became a grandmother. You’ll hear about: >> 1:30: Teta Zuhria & Suha’s connection to Palestine >> 2:22: Teta Zuhria’s tatreez journey >> 5:00: Suha’s tatreez journey >> 7:32: How Suha’s background in architecture influenced their approach to tatreez >> 11:05: A commission for Dina & details behind Bab al-Dar >> 18:54: Becoming a teta as the impetus for Ashghal El Teta >> 21:59: The takeaway for customers and the process of commissioning >> 29:20: What’s next for Ashghal El Teta >> 31:13: Influence from Khalili traditional tatreez >> 37:00: Life lessons from tatreez Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  2. Aug 13 ·  Video

    S7E3. Finding Her Way Home Through Tatreez with Israa

    Send us Fan Mail ISRAA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST AND TEACHER BUILDING COMMUNITY IN OTTAWA (@tatreez.by.israa). Her family's story stretches from Al-Falouja to a refugee camp in Gaza, then Saudi Arabia, and eventually Canada — and it wasn't until she left Gaza that she discovered tatreez as a way to reconnect with a part of her identity she felt was missing.  What started as a personal desire to fill her new home with tatreez turned into teaching sessions for local youth and allies, a ripple effect of students who've since gone on to teach others, and a deep, ongoing relationship with her own family's craft. Check out this article Israa was featured in! We talk about the devastating loss of family photos and heirlooms during the genocide, the recent arrival of her parents in Canada after nearly two years of processing, and how tatreez became a thread back to a grandmother she never had the chance to know. Israa also shares her multi-thobe journey in progress and an exciting upcoming community art collaboration with artist Hala Al-Madi (her website), bringing together tatreez pieces from women across Ottawa into a single gallery installation this fall. You’ll hear about: >> 1:29: Israa’s roots in Gaza >> 6:14: Connecting to Gaza by learning tatreez  >> 11:12: Starting tatreez community in Ottawa >> 20:35: Israa’s (ongoing) thobe journey >> 27:29: Art collaboration with Hala Madi >> 30:10: Teaching kiddos tatreez >> 32:36: Growing community while energy around the Palestinian cause has waned >> 36:40: Israa’s life lesson from tatreez  Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” > Local tatreezer builds community through Palestinian embroidery article about Israa Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  3. Aug 6 ·  Video

    S7E2. Building a Marketplace for Palestinian Heritage with Paige of ThobeHob

    Send us Fan Mail IN THIS EPISODE, we welcome back Paige Austin, the artist, activist, and creator behind @wanderingcamelgoods and @hoobzehwajibneh to talk about her new venture: ThobeHob, a marketplace for buying, selling, and trading Palestinian thobes. Paige shares the inspiration behind the platform (born from years of seeing precious handmade thobes lost on generic resale sites), why she built it intentionally "by Palestinians, for Palestinians," and how the whole thing works: from listing fees to shipping to the community she hopes it builds along the way. You’ll hear about: >> 0:50: Quick intro into Paige >> 2:23: Introducing ThobeHob! >> 4:06: How it works >> 7:03: Inspiration behind the platform >> 8:45: Why now and why this is exclusively for Palestinians >> 10:20: For Palestinians, by Palestinians >> 13:50: Vision and hopes for ThobeHob >> 16:42: Process of listing and browsing thobes >> 22:56: One takeaway you should take from ThobeHob Links Mentioned: >> Hear more of Paige’s story in first interview: S1E27. A New Journey in Tatreez with Paige >> Buy, sell, and trade thobes: ThobeHob on Wandering Camel Goods >> ThobeHub on Instagram: @ThobeHob Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  4. Jul 30 ·  Video

    S7E1. Season 7 Kick Off!

    Send us Fan Mail IN THIS EPISODE, we kick off Season 7 with MANY exciting new developments for Tatreez Talk!  TATREEZ TALK UPDATES NEW WEBSITE! We talked about our new branding last season and now our website reflects it: Check it out at www.tatreeztalk.comYou can now search past episodes and explore our episode guidesA phase-two feature is in the works (still under wraps 👀)A big season announcement is coming in the next few weeks — stay tunedWe're always looking for guest recommendations (no social following required). What matters most is sharing personal stories of Palestinians and their connection to tatreez, told by Palestinians themselvesLINA’S UPDATES Slow Summer VibesAlf Mabrouk to Lina’s video editor Nour who is officially married 🥳Migrating off of Mighty Networks to focus more intentionally on a Tatreez DESIGN Tool that Lina first vibe coded and is now getting fully flushed out with a small but mighty team based in Gaza, Tunis, & Spain — more details coming soonSupport the mentorship program enabling Lina to hire Palestinians in Gaza: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/rebuild_gaza_one_intern_at_a_timeLooking for some personal tatreez inspoAMANNE’S UPDATES Traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico for a week of in-person workshops, following a virtual talk she gave for the Textile Museum of Oaxaca back in MarchThe Oaxaca Textile Museum is partnering with the Palestine Museum (Birzeit) on an embroidery exchange exhibition — embroiderers from each region are creating pieces to be swapped and displayed at both museumsIs already in conversation with the museum about a return tripAfter nearly a year in the works, Amanne is launching her first tatreez fashion collection!!! Every piece is hand embroidered and made to order, embroidered by Palestinian women refugees in Jordan, in partnership with Deerah.Amanne is already working on round two and welcomes feedback (be nice!)You can browse and shop here: https://minamanne.com/fashionAlso in the works: a new digital project — still under wraps, but tied to Amanne’s "obsessive" stitching practiceRate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  5. Apr 16

    S6E7. Small Windows Into Tatreez with Abeer of Taqa

    Send us Fan Mail ABEER IS AN URBAN DESIGNER AND LIFELONG TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST, USING DESIGN AS A WAY TO CONNECT WITH HER PALESTINIAN ROOTS (@taqaclothing). Abeer shares her family's connection to Palestine — her mother from Yaffa and father from Jerusalem, though her family was displaced during the 1948 Nakba. She started Taqa Clothing as a way to experiment with applying traditional Palestinian embroidery to everyday clothing while maintaining its cultural significance. For Abeer, Taqa is an ongoing experiment around creating wearable Palestinian designs that don't scream "traditional costume" but subtly carry cultural heritage, experimenting with larger stitches and modern interpretations while staying true to traditional patterns. She’s also developing a digital archive to document historical Tatreez patterns and ensure Palestinian embroidery continues to thrive.  Taqa has become more than just a creative project, it's now a vehicle for supporting Palestine, with all proceeds going to Gaza-based initiatives. Despite the difficulty of creating during the ongoing genocide, Abeer continues to participate in fundraising efforts like silent auctions. Ultimately, Tatreez has connected Abeer to her Palestinian roots, served as a conversation starter about Palestine, and taught her the importance of cultural preservation in the face of heritage theft. She’s open to collaborations and offers to help other Palestinian women who want to start their own Tatreez businesses. You’ll hear about: >> 0:50: Abeer’s connection to Palestine >> 3:15: The role of tatreez in Abeer’s upbringing >> 5:05: Starting Taqa >> 8:41: The evolution of Taqa and developing a digital archive >> 16:45: Reflections after exploring old Palestinian dresses >> 19:56: Experimenting with how to tatreez >> 24:45: Abeer’s design process >> 29:02: The feeling when wearing Taqa >> 33:17: Palestinian dress embroidery archive >> 39:00: Fundraising through Taqa >> 41:37: Life lessons from tatreez Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  6. Apr 9

    S6E6. The Butterfly Motif with Watfa

    Send us Fan Mail WATFA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, EDUCATOR/HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, FIBER ARTS TEACHER AND PHOTOGRAPHER (@stitched_by_foof). She shares her deep family connection to Palestine, tracing her father's journey from Dirar Al-Ba'ain near Ramallah to Brazil, where he met her mother, and eventually settling in the South Bronx. For her, growing up in a tight-knit Palestinian community that mirrored village life in Palestine created a cultural "little Deir Al-Ba'ain" in New York. As a dedicated embroiderer, Watfa learned from her father's sister and preserved traditional motifs while also innovating. She shares fascinating stories about her photography work capturing tatreez in Gaza during the 1980s-90s, documenting patterns that may no longer exist today. She passes on these traditions, using butterfly motifs from her aunt's dresses for her daughter's projects, making her work a living bridge between generations and preserving cultural heritage that faces ongoing erasure. Watfa shares her life lesson that "telling [her] story" through embroidery has been transformative, helping her embrace her dual identity and express herself authentically. Despite her busy life as an educator and mother, she finds precious moments to create, using train rides for crafting and keeping multiple projects underway. This episode is a reminder to share your stories, because tatreez serves as both personal expression and cultural resistance in the face of ongoing Palestinian displacement and erasure. You’ll hear about: >> 0:58: Watfa’s connection to Palestine >> 6:32: Growing up Palestinian-Brazilian in the Bronx >> 11:43: Learning tatreez and herself visiting Palestine >> 19:36: Photographing tatreez at home and in Gaza >> 22:30: Watfa’s art upon returning  >> 25:43: Embarking on a thobe >> 36:07: Teaching fiber arts >> 41:36: How engaging with tatreez has shifted >> 44:50: Current projects >> 48:36: Life lesson from tatreez Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  7. Apr 2

    S6E5. Stitching the Diaspora's Heart with Sarah

    Send us Fan Mail SARAH IS A MICROBIOLOGY STUDENT AND BEGINNER TATREEZ ARTIST FROM AUSTRALIA (@stitching.intifada). Originally from villages near Haifa and Safad that were ethnically cleansed in 1948, Sarah's parents grew up in Lebanese refugee camps before migrating to Australia where she and most siblings were born. Despite never having physically visited Palestine, Sarah has found the "perfect fusion" of her love for art and country through Tatreez. Sarah's Tatreez journey began when she gifted materials to family members who wanted to learn, and after October 2023, she felt compelled to pick up the needle herself as another way to connect with Palestine amid the genocide. She quickly discovered how her public stitching sparked conversations with strangers about Palestinian culture, turning her art into a form of advocacy. Despite being a beginner, she has already hosted workshops and is hosting regular Tatreez Circles in Melbourne in 2026 (if you're Melbourne-based, reach out!). Sarah shares how Tatreez has taught her to embrace imperfection, learning that mistakes in stitching—and in life—are part of the bigger narrative rather than something to be erased. As she works on her first tatreez dress (thobe), she envisions a lifelong commitment to the art, eventually passing it to her daughter while continuing to build community and use her needle as both a connection to heritage and a tool for cultural preservation and advocacy. You’ll hear about: >> 1:02: Sarah’s connection to Palestine >> 4:08: Palestinian community in Australia >> 5:25: Relationship to tatreez before and after beginning >> 10:26: Finding community through tatreez  >> 13:36: Unlocking intergenerational connections >> 22:01: What Sarah hopes the next generation gets through tatreez >> 23:30: Sarah’s tatreez projects >> 28:33: What’s next >> 32:42: Sarah’s life lesson from tatreez Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

  8. Mar 26

    S6E4. Where Tatreez Meets Poetry with Giovanna

    Send us Fan Mail GIOVANNA (JO-VA-NA), A TATREEZ ARTIST, POET, AND STUDENT ACTIVIST (@giovanna_writes_poetry). She reflects on her grandparents’ displacement from Jerusalem and Yaffa in 1948 and her family’s movement through Lebanon, Jordan, and eventually the United States. Giovanna’s journey into tatreez began relatively recently through a workshop in Seattle with Hala and Sabrene (both previous guests on Tatreez Talk!), marking a powerful moment of reconnection with her culture. Despite not growing up surrounded by tatreez practices, she recalls owning a traditional thobe as a child, which served as an early—though distant—touchpoint to the craft. Throughout the conversation, Giovanna reflects on what it means to come to tatreez later in life, without prior exposure, and how that experience can feel both isolating and deeply meaningful. The discussion highlights themes of cultural rediscovery, intergenerational connection, and the role of art in identity and activism. Her story illustrates how tatreez can serve as a bridge between past and present, even for those who didn’t grow up immersed in the tradition. You’ll hear about: >> 00:41: Giovanna’s connection to Palestine >> 2:18: How Giovanna began her tatreez journey >> 5:18: Evolving tatreez practice and the Seattle tatreez community >> 11:01: Conversations through tatreez >> 12:53: Giovanna’s poetry >> 16:25: Creative process through Palestinian identity >> 19:27: Giovanna’s tatreez design approach >> 21:36: Tatreez projects in 2026 >> 23:23: Major life lesson from tatreez Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform “I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” – If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Follow us @tatreeztalk Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe

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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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  • Creator
    Tatreez Talk
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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