Sumud Stories® Zaytouna Necklace

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Color: White

White Green

Zaytouna, Arabic for olive, brings together two Palestinian crafts in one pendant: a NuGold copper frame set with mother-of-pearl, in luminous white or naturally iridescent green. Bethlehem artisans have worked mother-of-pearl for centuries, and pilgrimage and international trade turned it into one of the city's defining crafts. Handmade in Bethlehem, Palestine, by Sumud Stories artisans.

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

NuGold Brass and Mother-of-Pearl
Pendant Weight: 2g (0.07 oz), Size incl. loop: 3.8cm x 1.2cm (1.5" x 0.47")
Necklace Adjustable length: 46.5 – 51 cm (18.3 – 20 in), Weight: 4.1 g (0.14 oz)

Care Guide

Color: White

White Green

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	6-8 €
Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea	10-12 €
United States	9-12 $
All other countries	8-10 €

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 & Delivery Times

All orders are prepared and dispatched from our warehouses in Portugal and the USA.

During restocks or high-demand periods, we may need 1 to 3 weeks to dispatch your order , depending on the size of the restock and the number of orders being prepared.

Once your order has been dispatched, the estimated delivery time is:

European Union and USA: 3 to 5 working days
All other countries: 7 to 21 working days

Please note that these are estimated delivery times after dispatch. In rare cases, postal services or customs procedures may cause delays, and delivery may take up to 30 to 45 working days after dispatch.

For orders shipped outside the European Union, your parcel may be stopped by customs in the destination country. If this happens, the local customs office or postal service may contact you to request additional information, a declaration, or payment of local taxes, duties, or handling fees.

These charges are not included in our prices or shipping fees and are the responsibility of the receiver. Please follow the tracking updates carefully and respond to any request from your local customs or postal service as soon as possible , to avoid delays or the parcel being returned.

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 Story of Mother-of-Pearl in Bethlehem

Bethlehem has no sea, yet mother-of-pearl became one of its defining crafts. Shells reached the city along trade routes, first by caravan from the Red Sea through markets such as Alexandria, Acre and Damascus, and later from as far as New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and Brazil.

From the sixteenth century, the Franciscans trained and commissioned local artisans to make crosses, rosaries and detailed models of the holy places in olive wood and mother-of-pearl. Pilgrims carried these pieces home, building an international market around a Palestinian craft.

A model of the Church of the Nativity, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, entered the British Museum in 1753. By the nineteenth century, Bethlehem merchants were trading as far afield as Manila, Kyiv, Singapore and Port-au-Prince.

A 1924 report described mother-of-pearl as supporting the majority of the Bethlehem district, directly or indirectly, with around 500 people working the shell itself. Cutting, carving and polishing were learned in families and passed down through generations.

Sumud Stories carries this heritage forward by giving artisans new ways to use old skills. Our Zaytouna pendant joins metalwork and mother-of-pearl, setting New Zealand shell into a NuGold olive leaf, shaped by Palestinian hands in Bethlehem before it travels the world again.

HANDMADE IN PALESTINE