Embroidered Tea Towel - Jaffa

We named this is design in honor of the Jaffa Oranges of Palestine. The Palestinian Jaffa Orange, particularly the Shamouti variety, which was known for its sweet taste and easy-to-peel skin, originated in the mid-19th century in Ottoman Palestine from Arab farmers. The industry thrived, becoming an important symbol of Palestinian prosperity and land ownership. After the 1948 occupation of Palestine many Palestinian citrus groves were confiscated and became state property. The Jaffa Orange is one of many examples of Palestines’s cultural and historic heritage.

Made of unbleached Mansouri cotton fabric made in Al Khalil/Hebron.

Dimensions: 24" x 17.5"

Crafted and stitched with care by women artisans from the West Bank, each creation is 100% handmade. Darzah uses locally sourced materials in the products to create pieces that are truly authentic and Palestinian-made. 

As a Fair Trade certified brand, Darzah is committed to providing employees fair working wages and conditions. The artisans are women from the West Bank who have historically endured marginalization in the form of low-income, gender inequality, and lack of economic opportunities. Darzah’s mission is to economically empower these women by providing job opportunities, training, and a fair income.