Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Palestinian Thobe Pattern

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Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Palestinian Thobe Pattern

Handmade Embroidered Bookmark - Heba Obied - Palestinian Thobe Pattern

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Hand-Embroidered Bookmark — Palestinian Thobe Pattern

Made by  Heba Obeid in Jenin, Palestine

This elegant bookmark is inspired by the iconic Palestinian women’s thobe, stitched in deep red tatreez on black fabric — a color combination rooted in centuries of Palestinian tradition and village identity.

Each piece is meticulously hand-embroidered by Palestinian artist Heba Obeid, using cross-stitch patterns passed down through generations. The design reflects motifs found on traditional dresses from villages across the West Bank, symbolizing strength, heritage, and the beauty of Palestinian womanhood.

Design Meaning

The pattern at the bottom of the bookmark represents the arched motifs often found on the chest panel of traditional dresses (“qabbeh”). These arches symbolize:

  • Home and rootedness

  • The gates of old Palestinian villages

  • Protection and dignity

The vertical tatreez lines echo the elongated embroidered panels of Palestinian thobes, which historically carried stories of identity, region, and lineage through color and pattern.

Crafted With Purpose

This bookmark is more than a decorative piece — it carries the spirit of Palestinian craftsmanship and women’s resilience.

By purchasing this piece, you support:

  • Heba and her team of 8 women who rely on this work for sustainable income

  • The preservation of traditional Palestinian embroidery (tatreez)

  • The continuation of cultural heritage through modern, meaningful products

Each bookmark is handmade with care, making every one slightly unique — just like each thobe embroidered in Palestinian homes for generations.

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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