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Arabic Spelling Mat

$80.00
Our Impact

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.

What is Tatreez?

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.

About Darzah

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.

Establish and enhance your child’s spelling skills with the Arabic Spelling Mat! This toy includes the complete harakat and tashkil alphabets with 133 pieces. These pieces are composed of each letter’s beginning, middle, or end form within a word. They are also color-coded according to these forms. This toy allows for a highly interactive and stimulative language learning experience.

The fabric-adorned letters in the Arabic Spelling Mat will peak the tactile senses. And the bright colors will appeal to their visual senses. These flexible pieces are easy to handle while discovering and differentiating the forms of each letter. The play mat rolls up and comes with a carrying case for the pieces. Your child will learn to sound out words and letters, spell, and trace. The Arabic Spelling Mat helps children form foundational language skills.

The Arabic Spelling Mat is a versatile toy that allows for the discovery of concepts in Arabic. This toy encourages exploration and experimentation of language. The hands-on nature of the toy also promotes memory retention. The Spelling Mat develops language, reasoning, literacy, fine motor skills, and cognitive development.

For children ages 3+

Key Features:

  • Bag measures 13” x 16”
  • Made with upcycled cotton blend, felt, and cotton lining
  • Machine washable
  • 133 pieces
  • Complete with a rollable play mat
  • Compact design

Learning Objectives:

  • Language
  • Reasoning
  • Literacy
  • Sensory skills 
  • Memory retention
  • Fine motor skills
  • Cognitive development

Here at Zeki Learning, we're interested in bettering the minds of children and the lives of mothers. We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and Fair Trade certified brand that provides fair working conditions and living wages for our mother artisans in the West Bank. Zeki collaborates with early childhood educators to design toys and games rooted in traditional Montessori principles. These materials promote essential physical and mental skills that children need for proper development. Our products are designed by hand using locally-sourced upcycled materials. Each piece is lovingly made by a dedicated team of mothers who have historically suffered from financial hardship. All Zeki Learning purchases contribute directly to the financial empowerment and independence of these women and their children. Join Zeki on our journey of shaping minds and shaping lives.

100% Handmade in Palestine

Empowering women artisans

Preserving Tradition, One Stitch at a Time

100% Handmade in Palestine

Empowering women artisans

Preserving Tradition, One Stitch at a Time

Frequently asked questions

Where are Darzah products made? Who makes Darzah products?

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.

Where do Darzah orders ship from?

All orders are shipped from our fulfillment center in the U.S., ensuring reliable and timely delivery to customers worldwide.

Are the artisans still able to produce products despite the ongoing crisis in Palestine?

Yes, our artisans continue their work despite the challenges they face. By supporting Darzah, you help sustain their livelihoods during these difficult times.

How do the artisans benefit from the sale of Darzah products?

Artisans receive fair wages, well above the local minimum, providing them with economic empowerment and a sustainable income to support their families.

Is Darzah’s tatreez embroidery done by hand or with a machine?

Darzah’s Tatreez embroidery is 100% handmade, following traditional techniques passed down through generations of Palestinian artisans.

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