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Poppy and Watermelon Button Kit
Celebrate Palestinian Heritage Through Tatreez
The poppy and the watermelon are powerful symbols of Palestinian identity, resilience, and cultural pride. The poppy, with its vivid red petals, has long appeared in Palestinian art, poetry, and folklore, representing beauty, love, and remembrance. Its motif is a cherished element in Tatreez embroidery, preserving the stories and spirit of the land.
The watermelon, with its red, green, white, and black colors, became a symbol of resistance after the Palestinian flag was banned in the occupied territories following 1967. From fields to art, clothing, and digital spaces, it quietly expresses identity, solidarity, and pride.
Our Tatreez button kits bring these symbols to life in a hands-on way. Each kit allows you to stitch your own poppy and watermelon button, honoring Palestinian heritage while connecting to its enduring stories and traditions.
Whats inside the box
Step-by-Step Tatreez Poppy Button Video
This step-by-step tutorial walks you through creating your own tatreez poppy button, from threading your needle to perfecting each stitch. Quick and easy to follow, it helps you craft a beautiful piece that carries history, meaning, and love.
Step-by-Step Tatreez Watermelon Button Video
Stitch along with us as we create a Tatreez watermelon button. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the pattern while honouring Palestinian embroidery traditions. Every stitch becomes a thread of heritage, resistance, and solidarity.
Last Note
Once you’ve stitched your Tatreez buttons, you can assemble them using a button-making tool. If you’d like to turn your piece into a wearable pin, simply weave a safety pin through the back of the button. In this way, your Tatreez watermelon or poppy button becomes a small piece of wearable heritage, stitched by hand and carried with meaning.
