Tatreez Talk is a the podcast that stitches together the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroidery! Join us as we chat with talented embroiderers and artists, sharing their stories, inspirations, and the cultural significance behind each meticulously crafted piece. Thread your needle, press play, and let the stories unfold…one stitch at a time.
HALIMA IS THE ARTIST AND DESIGNER BEHIND THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT @PALESTINIANARTIST. Halima shares her journey into art, how she uses embroidery and other mediums to tell Palestinian stories, and the d…
PAM IS A PALESTINIAN CERAMIC TATREEZ ARTIST AND ACTIVIST (@totahstudio). Pam shares how tatreez connects her to Palestinian heritage, preserving stories and fostering community, especially in the dia…
SAMAR IS A PALESTINIAN ORGANIZER AND NEW FRIEND WE MADE DURING THE 2024 TATREEZ RETREAT (@s.amooraa; @tatreez.w.samoor). Despite growing up with embroidered pieces at home, she found a deeper connect…
S3E3. ADVOCATING FOR CULTURAL RESILIENCE WITH SABRENE
SABRENE IS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF BALADNA WHICH HOSTS PALESTINIAN EVENTS FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMMUNITY, A TATREEZ INSTRUCTOR, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE…
S3E2. DIGITALIZING TATREEZ WITH TASNEEM
TASNEEM IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CHEST PANEL FANATIC, AND DIGITALIZER (@tasneemtatreez). Tasneem shares her journey into Palestinian embroidery and how she balances…
S3E1. REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF TATREEZ STORIES
IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CELEBRATING ONE YEAR OF TATREEZ TALK! Join us as we reflect on both the podcast and our tatreez journeys over the last year. Guaran…
S2E12. THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZ
IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE CHATTING WITH EACH OTHER ABOUT THE FINANCIAL VALUE OF TATREEZ. What does that mean exactly? We want to talk about issues surrounding paying…
S2E11. HERITAGE THROUGH FIBER ARTS WITH NADIA
IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY NADIA, A CRAFTSPERSON AND FIBER ARTIST (@HOPEANDHEARTSHOP). For Nadia, tatreez is a gateway to not only her personal iden…
IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY LINDA FROM THE HALEEMAH PROJECT (@THEHALEEMAHPROJECT), AN INITIATIVE WHERE SHE, ALONGSIDE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SELLS PATTERNS AND CREATES CUSTOMIZED PIECES FOR DONATIO…
S2E9. THE ART OF QUIET REBELLION WITH SAMAR
SAMAR HEJAZI IS A VISUAL ARTIST, TATREEZ ARTIST AND TEACHER (@TATREEZ.SAMAR). Samar shares her journey of finding identity through visual arts and, ultimate…
S2E8. TATREEZ ISN’T JUST FOR TETAS WITH JENIN
JENIN IS A TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR (@TATREEZJENIN). She’s a natural storyteller and shares her tatreez journey through moments and stories…
S2E7. LEARNING TO MAKE A THOBE WITH DIANA
DIANA IS A PALESTINIAN-JORDANIAN TATREEZ PRACTITIONER BORN AND RAISED IN JORDAN, AND NOW BASED IN THE US (@DIANADHN). Like many of us in the diaspora, both in…
S2E6. TATREEZ AS DIGITAL ART WITH MAYA
MAYA A MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, VIDEO CREATOR, AND DIGITAL TATREEZ ARTIST (@MAYAAMERDESIGN). In this episode, we explore Maya's connection to Palestine, not onl…
S2E5. RESEARCHING PALESTINE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH AMITA
AMITA KHURANA IS A PALESTINIAN-INDIAN TATREEZ ARTIST, RESEARCHER, AND ACTIVIST WITH ARTISTS AGAINST APARTHEID (@AMITASTATREEZ / @AMITA.KHURANA). …
S2E4. BALANCING TRADITION AND MODERNITY WITH HANEEN
HANEEN IS A PALESTINIAN TATREEZ ARTIST AND NURSE BASED IN VIRGINIA WHO USES TATREEZ AS A WAY TO BLEND CULTURE & RESISTANCE IN ORDER TO CREATE A COMM…
S2E3. TATREEZ AND ACTIVISM WITH JAMILLA
JAMILLA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, GRAD STUDENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER (@LEELAJA.TATREEZ). It was love at first site with tatreez for Jamilla and a few years later,…
S2E2. GIFTING HERITAGE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH MARY
MARY IS A PALESTINIAN-ITALIAN ("PALESTALIAN") TATREEZ ARTIST FROM CHICAGO WHO IS NOW IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA (@TATREEZWITHMARY). Together, we explore her …
S2E1. RESCUING THOBES WITH LINDA
LINDA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST BASED IN THE BAY AREA AND YOUR THOBE RESCUING GURU (@THETATREEZEDIT). In this episode, we delve into Linda's journey into the world of tatree…
S2E0. SEASON 2 COMING SOON
ON TODAY’S EPISODE WE’RE CHATTING WITH YOU ON WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE UPCOMING SEASON. WE’VE ONLY BEEN GONE FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT WE’VE BEEN B…
30. TATREEZ TALK REFLECTIONS
TODAY MARKS EPISODE 30 OF TATREEZ TALK! *INSERT ZAGHROUTA HERE* So we’re chatting with you as we celebrate this accomplishment and reflect back on some of our favorite mom…