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Yakteen (Groud) يقطين - Palestine Heirloom Seed Library مكتبة البذور البلدية الفلسطينية
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Yakteen (Groud) يقطين - Palestine Heirloom Seed Library مكتبة البذور البلدية الفلسطينية
10 x 15 cm | Seeds
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Preserving and passing on Palestinian heritage in little packets, in spite of the ugly reality of occupation.
Like most farmers around the world, Palestinian farmers are facing the dangers of agribusiness, corporate seed, land dominance along with political violence. But many of these farmers are the heroes who have been safeguarding these precious seeds and the knowledge these seeds carry. Palestinian heirloom seed varieties are under threat; many have gone extinct. These seeds that have been passed down to us over the centuries carry in their genes the stories and the spirits of the Palestinian indigenous ancestors. Aside from their cultural significance, these seeds carry options for our future survival as we face climate change and the erosion of agrobiodiversity worldwide. As such, it is urgent that we save and propagate them.
Founded by Vivien Sansour, the PHSL and its Traveling Kitchen project seek to preserve and promote heritage and threatened seed varieties, traditional Palestinian farming practices, and the cultural stories and identities associated with them. Based in the village of Battir, a UNESCO World Heritage site outside Bethlehem, the PHSL also serves as a space for collaborations with artists, poets, writers, journalists, and other members to showcase and promote their talents and work. Working closely with farmers, Sansour has identified key seed varieties and food crops that are threatened with extinction and would provide the best opportunities to inspire local farmers and community members to actively preserve their bioculture and recuperate their local landscape. The PHSL is part of the global conversation about biocultural heritage. Its Traveling Kitchen is a mobile venue for social engagement in different communities, promoting cultural preservation through food choices.
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YAKTEEN يقطين
A treasured pale green gourd that comes from several farmers in Southern West Bank. This delicious climbing squash has white flowers, a long thin neck and can sprawl over a trellis to provide summer shade. Harvest yakteen when young and soft to be cooked into several traditional dishes, or let it dry on the vine to use as a tool or vessel. Yakteen is a helpful companion plant to zucchini, tomatoes or beans.
Plant in April or May، as a regular pumpkin. Requires irrigation. Keep seeds in a dry, cool and shaded area. Do not expose to the sun.
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Each packet includes an information card along with seeds.
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Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Marbled light turquoise/whtie with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
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Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Marbled light turquoise/whtie with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
£48.50
Silver two olive tree leaf drop earrings - by Silver Zaytouna - Handcrafted in Palestine - Bethlehem
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Silver two olive tree leaf drop earrings - by Silver Zaytouna - Handcrafted in Palestine - Bethlehem
£12
£8.40
Maamoul mould - Made in Nazareth - قالب معمول
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£12
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Maamoul mould - Made in Nazareth - قالب معمول
£39
Striped Syrian Moire tote bag - Red, green and blue with a yellow accent
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£39
Striped Syrian Moire tote bag - Red, green and blue with a yellow accent
£92
Al Majdalawi bag - Hand woven and hand embroidered in Gaza
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£92
Al Majdalawi bag - Hand woven and hand embroidered in Gaza
£37.50
Ceramic olive wood tile tray - Made in Hebron and Bethlehem
£37.50
Ceramic olive wood tile tray - Made in Hebron and Bethlehem
£17
Small ceramic plate - Handmade by Rania Makhlouf
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Small ceramic plate - Handmade by Rania Makhlouf
£17
Small ceramic plate - Handmade by Rania Makhlouf
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Small ceramic plate - Handmade by Rania Makhlouf
£42
Porcelain flower earrings - Green decorated with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
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Porcelain flower earrings - Green decorated with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
£42
Porcelain flower earrings - White with a slight hint of pink decorated with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
£42
Porcelain flower earrings - White with a slight hint of pink decorated with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
£10
Notebook - A woman from Bethlehem - by Rand Dabboor
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Notebook - A woman from Bethlehem - by Rand Dabboor
£39
Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Olive tree leaf green with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Olive tree leaf green with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
£14.50
Olive oil soap encased in felted wool - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
£14.50
Olive oil soap encased in felted wool - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
£12
Your sun my town Acre - شمسك يا بلدي عكا - Print - by Rand Dabboor
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Your sun my town Acre - شمسك يا بلدي عكا - Print - by Rand Dabboor
£12
A soul of a bird is singing on all the branches - روح طائر يشدو على كل الغصون - Print - by Rand Dabboor
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A soul of a bird is singing on all the branches - روح طائر يشدو على كل الغصون - Print - by Rand Dabboor
£12
Jaffa oranges - يافاوي يا بردقان- Print - by Rand Dabboor
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Jaffa oranges - يافاوي يا بردقان- Print - by Rand Dabboor
£39
Porcelain flower earrings - Light pink dotted with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain flower earrings - Light pink dotted with 24 karat gold dots - by Rania’s Road
£7
Hand knitted Loofah- ليفة عربية - made in Hebron
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Hand knitted Loofah- ليفة عربية - made in Hebron
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Felt Sheep from Bethlehem - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
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Felt Sheep from Bethlehem - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
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Felt Sheep from Bethlehem - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
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Felt Sheep from Bethlehem - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
£76
Hand embroidered Cushion Cover - Makahel and squares - Made in Gaza - Sulafa
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£76
Hand embroidered Cushion Cover - Makahel and squares - Made in Gaza - Sulafa
£12
Palestinian family from Ramallah - عائلة من رام الله - by Rand Dabboor
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Palestinian family from Ramallah - عائلة من رام الله - by Rand Dabboor
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Palestinian children playing - by Rand Dabboor
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Palestinian children playing - by Rand Dabboor
£12
Jerusalem trolley magnet set - by Rand Dabboor
£12
Jerusalem trolley magnet set - by Rand Dabboor
£15
Gates of Jerusalem tote bag - أبواب القدس القديمة - by Shireen Salman
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Gates of Jerusalem tote bag - أبواب القدس القديمة - by Shireen Salman
£15
2024 Calendar - Palestinian Breakfast Recipes - Fundraising for Hope and Play
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£15
2024 Calendar - Palestinian Breakfast Recipes - Fundraising for Hope and Play
£10
Notebook - A woman from Ramallah - by Rand Dabboor
£10
Notebook - A woman from Ramallah - by Rand Dabboor
£10
Notebook - Jaffa - يافا - by Rand Dabboor
£10
Notebook - Jaffa - يافا - by Rand Dabboor
£12
The Cauliflower sellers in Bethlehem- بائعات زهرة في بيت لحم - Print - by Rand Dabboor
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The Cauliflower sellers in Bethlehem- بائعات زهرة في بيت لحم - Print - by Rand Dabboor
£9
Olive wood herb spoon - Handcrafted in Palestine
£9
Olive wood herb spoon - Handcrafted in Palestine
£10
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Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Pale pink with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain disc dangling earrings - Pale pink with 24 karat gold painted crescent edge - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain Leaf earrings - White with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
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Porcelain Leaf earrings - White with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain round earrings - Aqua green with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain round earrings - Aqua green with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain round earrings - Aqua blue with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain round earrings - Aqua blue with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
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Porcelain round earrings - Pale olive green with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road
£39
Porcelain round earrings - Pale olive green with 24 karat gold - by Rania’s Road