Sumud Stories™ Kufiya Leather Tray

€37,00
In stock

This handcrafted leather tray is a practical piece of art, born from a unique collaboration between Hirbawi and Sumud Stories Fair Trade. It combines locally sourced, full-grain leather with a bottom layer made from upcycled Hirbawi Kufiya fabric.

Designed for everyday use, it's ideal for keeping your keys, headphones, glasses, coins, jewelry, or other small essentials, bringing a sense of order and beauty to your daily routine. Its compact form fits perfectly on a desk, bedside table, hallway console, or coffee table, adding both purpose and elegance to any space. Each tray is truly one of a kind. And every time you reach inside, you're reminded not just of what it holds, but of what it stands for.
By Sumud Stories™

Welcome to Sumud Stories – where each product we create is a celebration of collaboration, craftsmanship, and resilience. Our journey starts in Palestine, a land known for its deep historical roots and a culture rich with diverse artisanal practices. Here, we work closely with local artisans, combining their traditional techniques with innovative designs to craft pieces that narrate the rich artisanal industry of Palestine and its people.

“Sumud” means steadfastness in Arabic, reflecting our commitment to endure and thrive despite challenges. This ethos is woven into every aspect of our work, guiding our artisans as they produce items that are not only culturally significant but also of the highest quality.

We are a collective of Palestinian artisans, each contributing their unique story of resilience and creativity to the products they make. Our mission is to bring the beauty and richness of Palestinian craftsmanship to the world, connecting people with our heritage through items that resonate with deep cultural significance.

Sumud Stories stands as a celebration of the enduring spirit of Palestine and its people. We invite you to explore our collection, learn about the stories behind each piece, and join us in honouring a legacy that continues to inspire and evolve. Together, we carry forward the narrative of Sumud, one beautiful piece at a time.
Materials & Size
  • 100% Local Full Grain Leather
  • Upsycled Hirbawi® Kufiya Fabric
Care Guide

Product information

Shipping Costs

All our products are made in Palestine and shipped to our fulfillment center in Portugal. From there, each order is dispatched by registered mail with a tracking number, and final delivery is handled by the local postal service in your country.

Below, you can find our shipping costs based on your country or region:

Destination Standard Shipping with Tracking
Portugal 8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United States 12 €
All other countries 10 €

 

Please ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate, and track your order with your local postal service using the tracking number we provide.

For orders outside the EU, customs duties are uncommon but may apply depending on the local laws of the destination country. If they do, it is the customer’s responsibility to handle any related procedures or payments.

If you are located in Palestine or the occupied Palestinian territories, please contact us before placing an order. We deliver locally using a transport company, and payment can be made upon delivery.


Shipping Times

You will receive a shipping notification once your order leaves our fulfillment center in Portugal.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

  • Within the EU: 2–5 business days
  • UK & Ireland: Up to 10 business days
  • USA: Up to 15 business days
  • Other countries: Up to 30 business days

Please note: Following a major restock, our fulfillment center may need up to two weeks to dispatch all pending orders.

 

Tracking

Once your order is shipped, you'll receive:

  • A tracking number by email
  • A separate email with your invoice, which may be required for customs clearance outside the EU

We ship by registered international mail from Portugal via CTT (Portugal’s postal service). Your 13-character tracking number can be used to track your parcel on the CTT website and, thanks to international postal agreements, in most countries you can also use the same tracking number on your local postal service’s website. 

 

 

Due to high demand and limited supply, each order is limited to one kufiya.

This helps ensure more people have the opportunity to own a Hirbawi® Kufiya.

Thank you for your understanding.

The story

Reinventing Stories

This tray is the result of a special collaboration between Hirbawi, the last remaining Kufiya factory in Palestine, and Sumud Stories Fair Trade, an initiative that connects traditional artisans with contemporary design rooted in ethical and sustainable values.

In Palestine, frequent electricity cuts — a consequence of the ongoing political reality — sometimes cause Hirbawi’s vintage weaving machines to produce flawed Kufiyas. Our team works with care and dedication to repair these by hand, sewing small imperfections with skill and pride. Some customers cherish these visible mends as marks of authenticity and resilience; others may see them as defects.

But when a Kufiya can no longer be salvaged, we refuse to let the fabric go to waste. Instead, we collect these imperfect pieces of original Kufiya cloth in the hope that one day, we would find a way to honor their story. Over time, a significant amount of this material accumulated, and that sparked the idea to work with Sumud Stories to give these fabrics a second life.

Together, we explored how to transform these once-discarded pieces into something meaningful, and what emerged exceeded all our hopes. With great care and creative vision, Sumud Stories reimagined the material into elegant leather trays that are both functional and full of soul.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE

Crafted with care, shaped by tradition

Watch our video to see the skill and dedication that go into creating each Sumud Stories™ Kufiya Leather Tray.