S1E10. Strengthening Identity Through Tatreez with Jenna from Weekend Threads

Send us Fan Mail10. STRENGTHENING IDENTITY THROUGH TATREEZ WITH JENNA FROM WEEKEND THREADSJENNA IS A PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN TEXTILE ARTIST. BASED IN LOS ANGELES, JENNA STARTED HER TATREEZ JOURNEY IN 2021. (@weekendthreads_).Like so many Palestinians in the diaspora, Jenna has struggled in feeling confident in her Palestinian identity and tatreez, for her, has become more than art: it has become a way for her to relate to Palestinian culture and it contributes to her Palestinian identity.Her and her family’s story is one that many of us can relate to and our conversation together is yet another proof point that tatreez IS identity. Tatreez IS community.Make sure to follow Jenna @weekendthreads_ on Instagram, check out her website, and if you’re in LA, find and join Jenna at her next tatreez circle!You’ll hear about:>> 0:43: Jenna and her family’s relationship with Palestine>> 2:40: Jenna’s grandmother’s activism through sewing>> 4:36: Let’s help Jenna find her grandmother’s auctioned dresses>> 7:09: Jenna learns tatreez>> 13:38: Jenna begins her thobe>> 19:55: Tatreez as a connection to Palestinian identity and community>> 26:55: Sharing tatreez with Jenna’s partner>> 28:36: Jenna’s life lessons from tatreez>> 33:00: Jenna’s hope for her thobeRate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform“I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!Links mentioned in this episode:>> Archive project featuring Images courtesy of National Geographic Society Special Collections; Here is one from Amanne’s village of Al-Qubab>> Tatreez patch on Jenna’s KeffiyehBoycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information.Follow us @tatreeztalkFollow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe