Soap

Nablus has been well known for its olive-oil soap production for centuries and this industry continues today, although it has suffered greatly from the deteriorating economic situation in Nablus. 
In order to support this Nablusi tradition while also supporting Project Hope’s activities, Project Hope has joined with soap factories in the Nablus area to sell soap locally and abroad.
The soap is all-natural, olive-oil soap that is made in centuries-old factories through a process of boiling, drying, cutting and packaging.
The trade has been passed down through families for more than 600 years.
Many different variations of the original soap are available for purchase including honey, mint, milk, lemon and Dead Sea mud.
The soap is sold in both the Project Hope office and through Zatoun Canada (www.zatoun.com)

Olive Oil

Zatoun olive oil is available for delivery in Canada. Support Palestinian argiculture, and support Project Hope at the same time!

See http://www.zatoun.com/ for details
The Zaytoun organization has more information about Palestinian olive oil, and links that include international Palestinian olive oil suppliers.

Frjáls Palestína! Icelandic CD supporting us is available for on-line purchase.
See www.palestina.is/frjalspalestina/buy.htm for details.

Embroidery

Another Palestinian tradition is embroidery. Until recently, Palestinian embroidery was practiced by most women living in the countryside.  After completing their house chores, countrywomen gathered in groups, exchanged news of the community and practiced the art of Palestinian embroidery, al-tatreez.  The color combinations of the embroidery, the design and the color of the cloth on which the embroidery is made, have specific connotations as to the specific region in Palestine where the article was made or the status of the person owning or wearing the article (in the case of women’s dresses, called thobes, the status may be a new bride, an older mother, a pregnant wife, etc.)   Also, one can determine where a Palestinian woman comes from through the patterns of the embroidery on her dress; almost each Palestinian town has its own unique pattern.  Palestinian embroidery is therefore more than just an art or a craft; it is an integral part of the Palestinian geographical and cultural landscape. In order to support this age-old tradition, Project Hope works with women in Nablus and the refugee camps to sell their embroidered goods and help support their families.