S5E3. A Generational Collaboration in Tatreez with Tala & Niveen from Palmera Art

Send us Fan MailTALA & NIVEEN ARE THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER TATREEZ ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS BEHIND PALMERA ART (@palmera_art). Their story is one of weaving memory and heritage across borders—from Jerusalem to Kuwait, Saudi, Canada, and now Dubai—while never losing sight of their Palestinian roots. In this episode, they share how their family history, displacement, and deep love for home have all shaped their creative journey.Listeners will hear how summers spent in Jerusalem left an indelible mark on Tala, from the 100-year-old stone houses and patterned tiles to the embroidered pillowcases and table runners crafted by her grandmothers. These details later became the design language of Palmera Art, proving how everyday beauty and memory can be transformed into lasting cultural expression.What makes this conversation unmissable is the way Tala and Niveen speak about tatreez not just as embroidery, but as a practice of connection, resistance, and joy. Their partnership as mother and daughter reveals how heritage is carried, adapted, and reinvented across generations. If you’ve ever wondered how art can hold both memory and imagination for the future, this is the episode for you.Check out their website here to order one of their beautiful pieces!You’ll hear about:>> 1:06: Tala & Niveen’s connection to Palestine>> 4:30: How tatreez entered their lives>> 6:28: The concept behind Palmera Art and their process>> 16:10: Their customers and the conversations their art opens up>> 22:10: Honoring tradition while exploring a modern take>> 24:30: The impact of their pieces on their customers and on them (+their favorites)>> 35:10: What’s next for their tatreez practice>> 39:18: Major life lessons from tatreezRate, 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!Boycott 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