{"title":"Qastina Designs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"qastina-tote-bag","title":"Tote Bag - Key of Return","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey of Return Tote bag. Designed and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, made of Palestinian Mansouri cotton. Approximately: 15.5” x 11.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe \"Key of Return\" is a powerful symbol of the Palestinians’ right of return, originating from the 1948 Nakba, when over 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled from their homes, taking their original house keys with them assuming they would return in a week or two when the violence subsided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese old, oversized iron keys represent Palestinian resilience, resistance, history and identity as they are passed down through generations of family members with a sense of hope and a belief that they’ll one day return to their ancestral hones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Right of ٍٍReturn is internationally recognized under United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194, which states that refugees wishing to return to their homes shall be permitted to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Qastina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. Arafah was trying to cook his favourite dishes, and he was left with many scraps of paper with recipes on them. Back in Palestine, he translated these into handwritten memos and drawings, and screen-printed the artworks onto cotton fabric woven in Al Khalil\/Hebron. Ayed Arafah turns this culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects. As a Palestinian refugee in Bethlehem, he keeps Qastina – the village he originates from – alive through these \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eQastina Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qastina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44784604119209,"sku":"mio399","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3844\/5225\/files\/96371751-C5B7-461B-84B5-2FFF06868A20.jpg?v=1770994099"},{"product_id":"watermelon-apron","title":"Apron (Natural) - Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresenting the colors of the Palestinian flag — red, green, black and white — the watermelon, or ‘bateekh’ in Arabic, has become a global symbol of Palestinian identity and solidarity. This apron is made of organic Mansouri cotton woven in Palestine. Machine wash cold, hang to dry. Approximately 29\" x 23\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Qastina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. Arafah was trying to cook his favourite dishes, and he was left with many scraps of paper with recipes on them. Back in Palestine, he translated these into handwritten memos and drawings, and screen-printed the artworks onto cotton fabric woven in Al Khalil\/Hebron. Ayed Arafah turns this culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects. As a Palestinian refugee in Bethlehem, he keeps Qastina – the village he originates from – alive through these \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eQastina Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qastina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46461608394921,"sku":"bmio529","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3844\/5225\/files\/826B8B55-953E-444B-A9C4-7A409D17E04A.jpg?v=1771050853"},{"product_id":"tote-bag-qastina","title":"Tote Bag - My Homeland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tote bag has a map of Palestine with a sling shot and the words that when translated to English read “Oh my homeland.” Made of 100% mansouri cotton woven in Palestine and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Machine wash on cold, hang to dry. Approximately: 15.5” x 11.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Qastina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. Arafah was trying to cook his favourite dishes, and he was left with many scraps of paper with recipes on them. Back in Palestine, he translated these into handwritten memos and drawings, and screen-printed the artworks onto cotton fabric woven in Al Khalil\/Hebron. Ayed Arafah turns this culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects. As a Palestinian refugee in Bethlehem, he keeps Qastina – the village he originates from – alive through these \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eQastina Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qastina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800913989801,"sku":"mio835","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3844\/5225\/files\/658D8735-11BA-4B25-A359-8E000ECF4106.jpg?v=1771052303"},{"product_id":"tote-bag-qastina-2","title":"Tote Bag - Anti-Imperialism","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnti-Imperialism tote bag written in Arabic and English. Made of 100% mansouri cotton  fabric woven in Palestine and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Machine wash on cold, hang to dry. Approximately: 15.5” x 11.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Qastina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. Arafah was trying to cook his favourite dishes, and he was left with many scraps of paper with recipes on them. Back in Palestine, he translated these into handwritten memos and drawings, and screen-printed the artworks onto cotton fabric woven in Al Khalil\/Hebron. Ayed Arafah turns this culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects. As a Palestinian refugee in Bethlehem, he keeps Qastina – the village he originates from – alive through these \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eQastina Designs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Qastina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800922640553,"sku":"mio837","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3844\/5225\/files\/900977DC-9BBB-434C-B704-44864B24A5DC.jpg?v=1771052303"},{"product_id":"qastina-apron-maqlouba","title":"Printed Apron from Qastina - Maqlouba","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLiterally translated as “upside-down,” Maqlouba is often considered the national dish of Palestine. It’s a one-pot, shared meal consisting of rice, vegetables and meat cooked together and then flipped upside down onto a serving platter creating a festive cake-like presentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis screen printed apron shares a family maqlouba recipe passed down from mother to son. \u003c\/span\u003eWith these designs, artisan Ayed Arafah turns Palestinian culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of 100% mansouri cotton woven in Palestine and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Machine wash cold, hang to dry. Approximately 29\" x 23\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. 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A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elso known as jute mallow, Molokhia is a nutrient dense, leafy green vegetable which is typically made into a soup or stew. Eaten across the Arab world, it’s a staple in Palestinian cuisine and in Gaza, it is considered a \"lucky charm\" or \"blessing\" often served on the first day of Ramadan to represent hope and a good year. During summer, when the Molokhia is in season, families buy large quantities to pick, wash, dry it and store for year-round use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese screen printed Qastina apron designs turn Palestinian culinary heritage into beautiful, useful daily objects. \u003cspan\u003eMade of 100% organic mansouri cotton woven in Palestine and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Machine wash cold, hang to dry. Approximately 29\" x 23\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. Arafah was trying to cook his favourite dishes, and he was left with many scraps of paper with recipes on them. Back in Palestine, he translated these into handwritten memos and drawings, and screen-printed the artworks onto cotton fabric woven in Al Khalil\/Hebron. 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Vegetarian or made with meat, Warak Dawali are time consuming to prepare and often a communal activity when it comes to special occasions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these screen printed apron designs, artisan Ayed Arafah turns Palestinian culinary heritage into beautiful and useful daily objects. Made of\u003cspan\u003e 100% organic mansouri cotton woven in Palestine and printed in Dheisheh Refugee Camp in Bethlehem. Machine wash cold, hang to dry. Approximately 29\" x 23\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiT_ZT7wPKTAxWnB7wBHUxiBo0Qm_YKegQIHhAB\" data-hveid=\"CB4QAQ\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, my son, you cook the meat and saute it with onions and garlic in oil, spices, and salt at the bottom of the pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, soak the rice for ten minutes, drain the water, and chop a head of onion and garlic on it, add parsley, chopped tomatoes, turmeric, spices, sumac, and dried mint, and mix them together inside the bowl. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpread the vine leaves, put the rice on them, and wrap them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, the leaves must be boiled and blanched. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArrange them over the meat at the bottom of the pot, and when all the vine leaves are placed, pour water over them to the level of the leaves, add salt and oil, and light a low fire under the pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealth and wellness. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Qastina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his visits abroad, artist and designer Ayed Arafah would regularly phone his mother and ask her for recipes; she would then dictate the right instructions. 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