Darzah is a non-profit, ethical fashion brand creating authentic, handmade Palestinian products. As a Fair Trade certified brand, we are committed to providing our artisans with optimal working conditions and living-wages 60% higher than the average corporate salary in the West Bank. Each and every Darzah purchase contributes to artisan salaries, employment programs, and job training in the West Bank.
Tatreez is a form of traditional embroidery practiced across various Middle Eastern and North African cultures, particularly prominent in Palestinian and Jordanian communities. This art form involves intricate stitching using colorful threads to create geometric patterns and motifs.
Darzah is a non-profit, ethical fashion brand creating authentic, handmade Palestinian products. The embroidery style, tatreez, is a traditional art form passed down through centuries of women. Our goal is to bring tatreez apparel and décor to the world in order to celebrate and preserve Palestinian heritage.
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The Carnation Oxford is a classic look with a fun, embellished twist. Adorned with tasteful Palestinian tatreez embroidery, you can dress smart and display your heritage. The tatreez motif displayed on this shoe is called "Carnation" (Qurnafl in Arabic).
Made by talented women artisans in the West Bank, our apparel is 100% handmade. We provide these women with fair working conditions and wages in spite of historical marginalization. With your help, we can continue our quest to better lives.
Want to learn how our expertly hand-crafted shoes are made by third generation shoemakers in Al-Khalil (Hebron), Palestine? Check out our blog.
Product Details:
Due to the leather construction of this style, you can expect a minimal break-in period before the shoes stretch slightly and mold to the shape of your feet. The shoes will become increasingly comfortable as your unique shape forms.
Size Guide
Do you typically wear a half size? If you can sometimes wear a size smaller than the half size (i.e. size 7 to 7.5), we recommend sizing down (i.e. size 7). If you can sometimes wear a size larger than the half size (i.e. size 7.5 or 8), we recommend sizing up (i.e. size 8).
Still have questions about sizing? Email us at hello@darzah.org
*Exchanges may be made if postage is paid by customer.
Every piece is carefully hand embroidered by skilled Palestinian women artisans using traditional Tatreez techniques passed down through generations.
Fair Trade Federation certified, ensuring ethical practices, fair wages, and dignified opportunities for every artisan behind each handmade piece.
Thoughtfully handcrafted in Palestine, where centuries-old craftsmanship and cultural heritage continue to thrive through every stitch.
Your purchase supports women artisans, preserves Palestinian Tatreez, and helps sustain a meaningful tradition for future generations.
Darzah products are handmade in the West Bank by skilled Palestinian women artisans. Each item is crafted with care, preserving the traditional art of Tatreez embroidery.
All orders are shipped from our fulfillment center in the U.S., ensuring reliable and timely delivery to customers worldwide.
Yes, our artisans continue their work despite the challenges they face. By supporting Darzah, you help sustain their livelihoods during these difficult times.
Artisans receive fair wages, well above the local minimum, providing them with economic empowerment and a sustainable income to support their families.
Darzah’s Tatreez embroidery is 100% handmade, following traditional techniques passed down through generations of Palestinian artisans.
Each Darzah creation is entirely handmade by our talented artisans in the West Bank. Our team has grown to include six full-time and 22 part-time workers from Zababdeh and neighboring regions. These women specialize in Palestinian tatreez embroidery, a traditional art form that has been passed down from mother to daughter for centuries. Every tatreez motif holds significant meaning that shares a story in each stitch.
