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Abu Samra (wheat) ابو سمرة - Palestine Heirloom Seed Library مكتبة البذور البلدية الفلسطينية
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Abu Samra (wheat) ابو سمرة - 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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ABU SAMARA / ابو سمرة
This heirloom Ba’al wheat variety is the long lost love of Palestinian wheat. Known as Abu Samara—the dark and handsome one—this wheat bears stunning black whiskers and grows on a short/medium plant. Its cultivation has diminished due to pressure to grow industrial wheat varieties, but its comeback is welcomed with a deep love by farmers and Palestinians who remember the cake-like bread made from its light brown grains.
Abu Samara is a winter variety, fully adapted to this region’s dry summers without need for irrigation. It is planted in winter and harvested with a sickle in April or May. To make Freekeh from wheat, the grain is thrown into the fire to roast, and then rubbed between palms so that the husks may blow away. It is then cracked and cooked as rice to accompany stews or to be used in salads.
Keep seeds in dry, cool and shaded area. Do not expose to sun.
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Each packet includes an information card along with seeds.
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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
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Maamoul mould - Made in Nazareth - قالب معمول
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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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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
£12
Joyous woman in Acre - عكاوية تبث البهجة - Print - by Rand Dabboor
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Joyous woman in Acre - عكاوية تبث البهجة - Print - by Rand Dabboor
£10
Notebook - A woman from Bethlehem - by Rand Dabboor
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Notebook - A woman from Bethlehem - by Rand Dabboor
£14.50
Olive oil soap encased in felted wool - by Ma'an Lil-Hayat معا للحياة - Made in Palestine
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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
£12
Jaffa oranges - يافاوي يا بردقان- Print - by Rand Dabboor
£7
Hand knitted Loofah- ليفة عربية - made in Hebron
£7
Hand knitted Loofah- ليفة عربية - made in Hebron
£4
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
£4
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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Hand embroidered Cushion Cover - Makahel and squares - Made in Gaza - Sulafa
£12
Palestinian family from Ramallah - عائلة من رام الله - by Rand Dabboor
£12
Palestinian family from Ramallah - عائلة من رام الله - by Rand Dabboor
£12
Palestinian children playing - by Rand Dabboor
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Palestinian children playing - 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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2024 Calendar - Palestinian Breakfast Recipes - Fundraising for Hope and Play
£10
Notebook - A woman from Ramallah - by Rand Dabboor
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Notebook - A woman from Ramallah - by Rand Dabboor
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Notebook - Jaffa - يافا - by Rand Dabboor
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Notebook - Jaffa - يافا - by Rand Dabboor
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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
el Bustan eGift Card
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el Bustan eGift Card
£15
Fundraising- Yalla Watermelon - Brooches - يلا بطيخ - Hand made by Grace Abdo
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£15
Fundraising- Yalla Watermelon - Brooches - يلا بطيخ - Hand made by Grace Abdo
£47
Leather notebook, tablet case - Tanned - Handmade in Palestine
£47
Leather notebook, tablet case - Tanned - Handmade in Palestine
£42
Leather Clutch - Black - Handmade in Palestine
£42
Leather Clutch - Black - Handmade in Palestine
£39
Leather roll pencil case - Tanned - Handmade in Palestine
£39
Leather roll pencil case - Tanned - Handmade in Palestine
£39
Leather roll pencil case - Black - Handmade in Palestine
£39
Leather roll pencil case - Black - Handmade in Palestine
£135
Saru & birds cushion cover - Palestinian embroidery - Design by Grace Abdo - Embroidered by Women in Hebron
£135
Saru & birds cushion cover - Palestinian embroidery - Design by Grace Abdo - Embroidered by Women in Hebron
£15
Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
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Fundraising - Hope and Play - Palestine Sunbird Art work - عصفور الشمس الفلسطيني
£33
Olive wood salad servers - Handmade in Palestine
£33
Olive wood salad servers - Handmade in Palestine