{"product_id":"embroidered-saya-purse-green-and-purple-copy","title":"Embroidered Saya Purse - Earth Tones","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated by a group of Palestinian women living in Egypt who were forced to flee Gaza during the height of the genocide, these colorful and compact hand embroidered crossbody purses are made with traditional Syrian saya striped fabric. The reverse side is matte emerald green satin and the inside is lined. Size: 9” x 7”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Saya” is a satin, often striped, fabric woven from silk or a silk and cotton blend and was historically used in traditional clothing in Syria, Palestine and Jordan and is still produced in Syria today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Touch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter unexpectedly fleeing Gaza in 2024, Sahar Hakoura found herself in a community of women facing similar struggles, usually having to care for injured and sick loved ones with little means of support. Despite not being experienced at the art of embroidery, they managed to learn and create beautiful pieces they could sell. As their workshop grew they gave their business a name and Orient Touch, which now consists of 27 women who work from their apartments, meeting monthly to support each other and share their experiences. Sahar sources threads and fabrics from local shops in Cairo, fostering a connection with the local community. Orient Touch, a fair trade initiative, provides the only means of livelihood for these women and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Touch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033089130665,"sku":"epu318","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3844\/5225\/files\/B3A189C1-A47D-4047-9FE9-D95220E7EE3C.jpg?v=1776613768","url":"https:\/\/www.shoppalestine.org\/products\/embroidered-saya-purse-green-and-purple-copy","provider":"Shop Palestine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}