Sumud Stories™ Sunbird Necklace

€18,00
In stock

Carved in Beit Sahour, Palestine from local olive wood and paired with a simple leather cord, this necklace takes the form of the Palestine Sunbird, the official national bird of Palestine. A symbol of freedom and resilience, it carries the story of Bethlehem’s olive wood artisans, who keep alive a centuries-old tradition despite the severe challenges of today.
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
  • Bethlehem Olive Wood
  • Pendant 5 cm x 4 cm
  • Leather cord
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

The Sunbird’s Song, Bethlehem’s Surviving Craft

In the quiet workshops of Beit Sahour, where olive wood’s rich grain whispers of centuries past, skilled craftsmen — many from the Palestinian Christian community — carve delicate renditions of the Palestine Sunbird. This small, iridescent creature, officially designated as the national bird of Palestine in 2015, becomes a talisman of hope and quiet defiance. Each necklace, fashioned under Sumud Stories’ mission of resilience, bears the sunbird’s graceful form, suspended on a simple leather cord, a symbol of both flight and rootedness.

Tourists once filled Bethlehem’s streets, marveling at olive-wood greatness born from an ancient tradition passed down through generations of Christian artisans in Bethlehem, Beit Sahour, and Beit Jala. Now, war and instability have silenced the holiday markets, drying up the lifeblood that sustained these families—tourism once accounted for around 70% of local income. In the absence of visitors, they turn to exports abroad, hoping each handcrafted piece carries their story beyond borders.

Sumud Stories illuminates their steadfastness—“sumud”—by offering these sunbird necklaces to the world, each one a graceful testament to beauty, endurance, and the transformative power of connection across distance.

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™ Sunbird Necklace.

The palette