OUR PRODUCERS
We work with a number of producers based in Palestine, Jordan and the diaspora. Please read about each one below:
- Palestinian Olive Oil Soap – Nablus, Palestine
- Medjoul Dates – Jericho, Palestine
- Kufiyas – Palestinian refugees in Jordan
- Handicraft – A Palestinian women’s refugee collective in Jordan
OLIVE OIL SOAP
A lot of effort goes into making the handmade Nabulsi soap. This soap is produced only in Nablus, Palestine, and it’s made from Palestinian extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), a natural sodium compound & water.
The procedure takes a couple of weeks in which hot soap mixture is poured onto the factory floors to set and once set, it’s marked for cutting, stamped with the company seal onto each piece, and cut into cubes.
The soap cubes then undergo a drying process which can last from three months to a year and involves stacking them in ceiling-high structures resembling cones with hollow centers which allow the air to circulate around the cubes. They are then wrapped individually.
Established in
Nablus
Made by
Palestinian refugees
Ingredients
EVOO
Medjoul Dates
We source our dates from ‘Nakheel Palestine’ in Jericho, Palestine. Nakheel Palestine grew out of a strong commitment to invest in the Palestinian agricultural sector, specifically date palm cultivation, to enable growth of the economy, protect Palestinian land, and introduce high quality Palestinian products into local and international markets.
We work directly with Palestinian farmers and distributors. Our supply chain is 100% Palestinian 🍉
Kufiyas
We are supporting Palestinian refugees in Jordan who have a kufiya factory. For most of the kufiyas produced by them, they hand stitch the tassels on to finish the kufiya to a high standard.
The factory that produces our kufiyas was established in the 1950’s in Jericho, Palestine. After the 1967 war, the owners were displaced and sought refuge in Amman, Jordan where they relocated the factory and continued to produce a wide variety of kufiyas and textiles.
Established in
1950’s in Jericho
Made by
Palestinian refugees
Material
100% cotton
HANDICRAFT
We work with a group of talented Palestinian women who create embroidered handicrafts, clothing, and accessories for Preserved Identity. Some items are hand embroidered using traditional techniques, while others feature machine embroidery.
Many of these women face significant barriers to employment due to the ongoing impacts of occupation, displacement, and conflict. Others are unable to work outside the home because they are caring for children with disabilities or additional support needs. Through their craftsmanship, they are able to earn an income while preserving and sharing Palestinian culture and heritage.
By purchasing from Preserved Identity, you are:
- Empowering talented Palestinian women and supporting their economic independence
- Creating meaningful opportunities for women facing challenging circumstances
- Helping Palestinian culture, heritage, traditions, and identity reach a global audience
- Providing income for women and their families; for some, this is their only source of income
Every purchase makes a difference, helping to sustain livelihoods, preserve cultural traditions, and strengthen communities.