About Threads for Peace

Preserving Palestinian tatreez as a living art form and pathway to peace

Our Mission

Threads for Peace is a community-based non-profit dedicated to preserving and teaching Palestinian tatreez — traditional cross-stitch embroidery — as a living art form and a pathway to peace. We offer in-person workshops, cultural programs, and storytelling events that center Palestinian voices and invite people of all backgrounds to learn together.

Teaching traditional tatreez technique

Why Tatreez Matters

Tatreez (Palestinian embroidery) is an ancient art passed down mainly through women over generations. Each stitch carries meaning, each pattern tells a story.

Patterns and colors often indicate the maker's village, region, and sometimes social status — it is literally a wearable map of Palestine.

In 2021, UNESCO recognized Palestinian embroidery as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, underscoring its global importance.

Our Values

Cultural Respect
We honor Palestinian heritage without appropriation, centering Palestinian voices and stories in every program we create.
Inclusive Learning
Our workshops welcome students of all backgrounds, creating spaces where cultural exchange happens through shared creativity.
Living Tradition
We see tatreez not as a museum piece but as a living practice, adapting and thriving in contemporary life.