About us
Ethically Traded Crafts
We are a small Palestinian-Welsh family who had put down roots in Bethlehem, Palestine, but was forced to leave due to injustices and movement restrictions enforced by the Israeli military occupation. We relocated to the beautifully lush and green Bethesda, Wales, surrounded by the Snowdonia mountains and by lovely kind-hearted people. Though we will always miss Bethlehem dearly, our roots are growing strong in Bethesda, the place we now - and are privileged to - call home.
Social Activism
Bethlehem is one of the oldest mixed Christian-Muslim populations in the world. This genuine example of community harmony needs to be preserved, but like any community, its social relations are vulnerable when the economy is under strain. As an internationally important city, Bethlehem has long been a place of welcome for millions of travelling pilgrims and tourists from across the world, and as such, the local craft industry has grown into a vital part of the city's economy.
Today, however, Bethlehem is facing very difficult times due to the building of the Wall around the city and the steep decline in visitors. Showing support to the artisans and craftspersons of Bethlehem, who in turn support their families and their local economy, is therefore vital.
The Bethlehem Shop aims at supporting the artisans of the Palestinian city of Bethlehem through selling their produce, advocating for trade justice, and raising awareness to the economic and socio-political situation in Bethlehem and the other Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
Today, however, Bethlehem is facing very difficult times due to the building of the Wall around the city and the steep decline in visitors. Showing support to the artisans and craftspersons of Bethlehem, who in turn support their families and their local economy, is therefore vital.
The Bethlehem Shop aims at supporting the artisans of the Palestinian city of Bethlehem through selling their produce, advocating for trade justice, and raising awareness to the economic and socio-political situation in Bethlehem and the other Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
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