Despite its thorny outside, the cactus is much loved in Palestine. The plant can flourish in dry, harsh conditions, and is renowned for its ability to survive droughts. For Palestinians, the cactus symbolises patience and resilience. The artwork was drawn in Gaza by artist Hiba Abu Kwaik in 2024, amidst the ongoing genocide.
This apron undertook a long and difficult journey to reach so-called Australia, navigating restrictions and borders along the way. To wear it is to connect with a legacy of resilience, land, and care — rituals of Palestinian daily life carried across generations and now across continents.
Product Details:
Apron with drawn cactus artwork representing ‘sabr’, arabic for Patience.
Cotton material. All details are hand made from sewing, to print, to fabric pocket.
Made to suit different sizes, unisex design..
About the Creator
“Bokaj” is a Palestinian initiative that aims to promote and preserve the rich Palestinian culture heritage, by re-implementing and creating modern practical pieces that serve today’s life, with a historical touch of the old Palestinian life style. “Bokaj” presents the artwork of local Palestinian artists. Concentrating on supporting the local community as well as the artists during the production of the different items for the project.
“Bokaj” is a Fairtrade-oriented business that supports local handcrafts men and local industries. While producing quality control is considered through every step; designing, marketing , packaging, and shipping. The project aspires to cultivate sustainable market linkages and provide valuable recourse to support the inclusive growth of Palestinian artisans and associated structures.
Despite its thorny outside, the cactus is much loved in Palestine. The plant can flourish in dry, harsh conditions, and is renowned for its ability to survive droughts. For Palestinians, the cactus symbolises patience and resilience. The artwork was drawn in Gaza by artist Hiba Abu Kwaik in 2024, amidst the ongoing genocide.
This apron undertook a long and difficult journey to reach so-called Australia, navigating restrictions and borders along the way. To wear it is to connect with a legacy of resilience, land, and care — rituals of Palestinian daily life carried across generations and now across continents.
Product Details:
Apron with drawn cactus artwork representing ‘sabr’, arabic for Patience.
Cotton material. All details are hand made from sewing, to print, to fabric pocket.
Made to suit different sizes, unisex design..
About the Creator
“Bokaj” is a Palestinian initiative that aims to promote and preserve the rich Palestinian culture heritage, by re-implementing and creating modern practical pieces that serve today’s life, with a historical touch of the old Palestinian life style. “Bokaj” presents the artwork of local Palestinian artists. Concentrating on supporting the local community as well as the artists during the production of the different items for the project.
“Bokaj” is a Fairtrade-oriented business that supports local handcrafts men and local industries. While producing quality control is considered through every step; designing, marketing , packaging, and shipping. The project aspires to cultivate sustainable market linkages and provide valuable recourse to support the inclusive growth of Palestinian artisans and associated structures.
