The Swamp
Happy little frogs in a happy little swamp, that’s really all you need to know. But I have to list what all the motifs are so I guess I’ll keep writing. In the center is the Disc from Lifta, which I often use as a place holder for other things. In this pattern, I imagined it as a giant lily pad that the frogs are lounging on. Then of course we have the Frogs, of my own design, love these little guys. Next to them, are Lemon Blossoms from Gaza, because I think lemon trees would be so cool in a swamp. The border motif is what inspired all of this, Frogs in a Pond from Ramallah. Y’all, us Palestinians think of EVERYTHING, I thought it was incredible to find such a specific motif. Finally on the corners are my little stars that I like to add to everything to give it a little sparkle.
As with all of my patterns, they can be used for whatever you'd like. If you are a crafter and not a witch, that's completely fine! You can stitch this without any spiritual meaning behind it, just an appreciation for both Western cross stitch and Palestinian Tatreez.
For the witchy people, it’s happy frogs in a happy pond soaking up the sun on a lily pad. Do with that what you will.
As always, all I ask is that you make this piece with some knowledge and solidarity with Palestine. I don't believe that Tatreez is a closed practice, but it is one that demands intention. Every moon, star, tree, and flower motif, reflect an occupied land. Many of these motifs were created by Palestinians finding solace in nature, and envisioning a free land. Palestinian culture is also enduring erasure. I make these patterns to combat that erasure and to spread the knowledge and beauty of Palestine. In addition to this, $4 from every pattern sold will go to UNRWA, a UN organization that supports Palestinians under occupation and those that have become refugees. I hope to be able to donate more in the future, but in order to make this business sustainable, I need to start small.
Thank you for supporting Palestine and a small Palestinian owned business.
Happy little frogs in a happy little swamp, that’s really all you need to know. But I have to list what all the motifs are so I guess I’ll keep writing. In the center is the Disc from Lifta, which I often use as a place holder for other things. In this pattern, I imagined it as a giant lily pad that the frogs are lounging on. Then of course we have the Frogs, of my own design, love these little guys. Next to them, are Lemon Blossoms from Gaza, because I think lemon trees would be so cool in a swamp. The border motif is what inspired all of this, Frogs in a Pond from Ramallah. Y’all, us Palestinians think of EVERYTHING, I thought it was incredible to find such a specific motif. Finally on the corners are my little stars that I like to add to everything to give it a little sparkle.
As with all of my patterns, they can be used for whatever you'd like. If you are a crafter and not a witch, that's completely fine! You can stitch this without any spiritual meaning behind it, just an appreciation for both Western cross stitch and Palestinian Tatreez.
For the witchy people, it’s happy frogs in a happy pond soaking up the sun on a lily pad. Do with that what you will.
As always, all I ask is that you make this piece with some knowledge and solidarity with Palestine. I don't believe that Tatreez is a closed practice, but it is one that demands intention. Every moon, star, tree, and flower motif, reflect an occupied land. Many of these motifs were created by Palestinians finding solace in nature, and envisioning a free land. Palestinian culture is also enduring erasure. I make these patterns to combat that erasure and to spread the knowledge and beauty of Palestine. In addition to this, $4 from every pattern sold will go to UNRWA, a UN organization that supports Palestinians under occupation and those that have become refugees. I hope to be able to donate more in the future, but in order to make this business sustainable, I need to start small.
Thank you for supporting Palestine and a small Palestinian owned business.
Happy little frogs in a happy little swamp, that’s really all you need to know. But I have to list what all the motifs are so I guess I’ll keep writing. In the center is the Disc from Lifta, which I often use as a place holder for other things. In this pattern, I imagined it as a giant lily pad that the frogs are lounging on. Then of course we have the Frogs, of my own design, love these little guys. Next to them, are Lemon Blossoms from Gaza, because I think lemon trees would be so cool in a swamp. The border motif is what inspired all of this, Frogs in a Pond from Ramallah. Y’all, us Palestinians think of EVERYTHING, I thought it was incredible to find such a specific motif. Finally on the corners are my little stars that I like to add to everything to give it a little sparkle.
As with all of my patterns, they can be used for whatever you'd like. If you are a crafter and not a witch, that's completely fine! You can stitch this without any spiritual meaning behind it, just an appreciation for both Western cross stitch and Palestinian Tatreez.
For the witchy people, it’s happy frogs in a happy pond soaking up the sun on a lily pad. Do with that what you will.
As always, all I ask is that you make this piece with some knowledge and solidarity with Palestine. I don't believe that Tatreez is a closed practice, but it is one that demands intention. Every moon, star, tree, and flower motif, reflect an occupied land. Many of these motifs were created by Palestinians finding solace in nature, and envisioning a free land. Palestinian culture is also enduring erasure. I make these patterns to combat that erasure and to spread the knowledge and beauty of Palestine. In addition to this, $4 from every pattern sold will go to UNRWA, a UN organization that supports Palestinians under occupation and those that have become refugees. I hope to be able to donate more in the future, but in order to make this business sustainable, I need to start small.
Thank you for supporting Palestine and a small Palestinian owned business.