Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Mahmoud Darwish

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Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Mahmoud Darwish

Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Mahmoud Darwish

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Hand-Embroidered Bookmark — “على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة”

Made by  Heba Obeid in Jenin, Palestine

These stunning bookmarks by Palestinian artist Heba Obeid combine two powerful symbols of identity:

  • the map of Palestine, and
  • the unforgettable verse by Mahmoud Darwish:"على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة" — “On this land, there is what deserves life.”

What the Poem Means

Mahmoud Darwish wrote these words as a declaration of hope, beauty, and belonging amidst struggle.
“على هذه الأرض ما يستحق الحياة” is one of the most beloved lines in modern Arabic poetry.

It reminds us that despite occupation, despite pain, life in Palestine still holds beauty that is worth fighting for:

  • the olive trees
  • the smell of fresh bread
  • mothers’ prayers
  • children playing in the streets
  • the land itself
  • and the people who remain rooted in it.

This line is a celebration of the everyday joys that survive hardship. It is a promise that Palestine is more than headlines — it is a place full of life, culture, memory, and meaning.

This product is made by Heba Obeid in Jenin, Palestine. You can read Heba's story here. 

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Heba Fathi Obeid

From Kuwait to Jenin: My Journey with Embroidery and Vocational Education

My name is Heba Fathi Obeid, born in Kuwait, and I moved to the West Bank in 1974 after the Kuwait War. My journey began with education in Ramallah, where I earned a diploma as a pharmacy assistant. However, over time, I found myself increasingly drawn to the world of embroidery, which I learned from the girls of Ramallah. What began as a hobby soon grew into a passion, and I started practicing embroidery daily.

Despite my love for embroidery, I never abandoned my academic pursuits. I enrolled in Al-Quds Open University, majoring in Social and Family Development, even in the face of great challenges during the 2002 Intifada. Distance education at that time was particularly difficult, requiring me to send my assignments by mail and travel for hours just to take exams. Yet, I was determined to complete my studies because I believed that this field would benefit my community, especially women and families.

After graduation, I became a teacher in vocational education, always staying active in organizing bazaars and exhibitions to support schools. In recent years, I’ve focused on initiatives that promote vocational education, including organizing a major exhibition attended by the Minister of Education. These events aimed to guide students toward vocational training so they could learn crafts that would help them build sustainable futures.
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