WE WELCOME BACK TWO RETURNING GUESTS—BAYAN FARES OF BADAN COLLECTIVE (@badancollective) AND EMAN TOOM OF HINT OF TATREEZ (@hintoftatreez)—FOR A POWERFUL CONVERSATION ABOUT CULTURAL PRESERVATION, APPROPRIATION, AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME WITH TEACHING PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY. The discussion kicks off with personal stories: how both Bayan and Eman came to teach tatreez, and what it means to them in the context of identity, diaspora, and community healing.
The conversation dives deep into the ethics of cultural appreciation versus appropriation, especially as tatreez gains more global attention. The guests examine the nuances of who gets to teach, who benefits, and how to honor the legacy of Palestinian women who carried this tradition through generations of resistance. They highlight the harm caused when non-Palestinians teach tatreez without proper context or understanding, and they share ways to engage respectfully—through learning, crediting, and supporting Palestinian-led efforts.
Together, the group doesn't just critique appropriation—we envision new paths forward. We discuss what true allyship looks like in the embroidery space and emphasize the importance of listening to Palestinians, following their lead, and uplifting their voices. The episode is an honest, generative, and hopeful space where complexity is welcomed—and where tatreez is reclaimed as both an art form and an act of resistance.
You’ll hear about:
>> 1:13: The inspiration behind why we began to teach tatreez
>> 14:12: Non-Palestinians teaching and hosting tatreez workshops
>> 31:30: Why there is an appropriate way to learn and practice tatreez
>> 41:18: Hiding behind charity and the intersection with tatreez
>> 52:12: How to engage with tatreez with cultural appreciation
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