Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery
- Posted on February 14, 2026
- By CNN
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Tatreez explained: Why Palestinian women are preserving this embroidery

The centuries-old craft historically served as a form of visual language and cultural identity, with specific patterns and colors indicating the wearer’s regional origin, social ranking and marital status. Its symbolism has since expanded.