A hand-stitched thobe rarely stops being wearable — it simply stops being worn. When a piece has finished its season with you, Kanz will take it back in exchange for store credit through our thobe buy-back, or keep its tatreez alive in another form through repurposing. Each is arranged by conversation, piece by piece.
Provenance
Offered by Kanz Tatreez, hand-stitched since 2023.
Embroidered by hand — photography for this piece is on its way.
$50.00 due today — a 50% deposit.
The remaining $50.00 is collected before your piece is completed. Options you add while customizing raise both figures.
Made to your measurements
We ask for your measurements at checkout and cut this piece to them, so there is no standard size chart to choose from.
These are your body measurements, not garment measurements — please measure yourself as you are, without adding any extra room. We add the ease when we cut your piece.
30 open
The atelier accepts thirty made-to-order pieces each month.
Make it a gift
Add signature gift wrapping, a handwritten note, or a discreet gift receipt — and schedule delivery for the day you choose.
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Insured in transit · Discreetly packaged
All Sales FinalEach piece is made by hand and no two garments share exactly the same measurements. For the best fit, take your own measurements carefully. These are your body measurements, not garment measurements — please measure yourself as you are, without adding any extra room. We add the ease when we cut your piece. A larger garment can be altered by your favourite seamstress, but a smaller garment cannot be made bigger — please be careful on that point. We do not alter garments and we do not accept returns. All sales are final, so please be sure your measurements are accurate.
Made to orderReady in 2–4 months
This is a hand-embroidered Palestinian thoub (thawb), made by hand using traditional tatreez (Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery). Worked on ettameen, the even-weave cotton ground cloth that gives counted cross-stitch tatreez its crisp, regular grid. It is . The embroidery carries the cypress, or saru, a symbol of endurance, mourning, and the evergreen continuity of life. It also features the eight-pointed star, an ancient motif of guidance, balance, and good fortune. Each piece is worked in the fallahi cross-stitch (tatreez) that forms the backbone of Palestinian village embroidery, each stitch counted by hand. From the hills north of Jerusalem, Ramallah embroidery is celebrated for its deep red cross-stitch on white linen and bold geometric panels, historically among the most documented of Palestinian village styles.. This is a one-of-a-kind piece; once it is sold it will not be repeated. Care: hand wash or dry clean only. All sales are final. Custom orders may be changed within 48 hours and cancelled within 24 hours of ordering.
SKU: 269100V
Cared for thoughtfully, a handcrafted piece is meant to last generations. A few essentials for this one:
Mind the embroidery
Hand embroidery catches easily — keep the stitched panels clear of rings, watches, and hook-and-loop fastenings when dressing.
Store with care
Fold along the existing creases or use a padded hanger, and keep the piece away from direct sun and damp.
Estimated make time: 2–4 months
Complimentary US shipping
Your delivery window is confirmed once your piece is finished.
Returns & Exchanges
Each piece is made by hand and no two garments share exactly the same measurements. For the best fit, take your own measurements carefully. These are your body measurements, not garment measurements — please measure yourself as you are, without adding any extra room. We add the ease when we cut your piece. A larger garment can be altered by your favourite seamstress, but a smaller garment cannot be made bigger — please be careful on that point. We do not alter garments and we do not accept returns. All sales are final, so please be sure your measurements are accurate.
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