Every piece
carries a story.

We preserve the living heritage of Palestinian handicrafts—empowering artisans and sharing the timeless beauty of olive wood with the world.

✦ Heritage in every grain     ✦ Craft with purpose     ✦ Stories shaped by hand     ✦ Heritage in every grain     ✦ Heritage in every grain     ✦ Craft with purpose     ✦ Stories shaped by hand     ✦ Heritage in every grain    

Keeping heritage Alive

Konouz is the Beit Sahour Charitable Association for Handicraft Heritage. We believe traditional craft is more than an object—it is identity, memory, and livelihood. Through artisan support, product development, training and international promotion, we safeguard knowledge passed through generations while helping Palestinian craft flourish in a changing world.

“From the hands of our artisans to the hearts of the world.”

Olive Wood Master Pieces

Each sculpture is individually carved. Natural variations in grain and tone make every piece unique.

 

Hands shaped
by generations.

Behind every Konouz piece is an artisan whose knowledge carries the history of a family and a place. From emerging makers to masters with over fifty years of experience, their hands keep the story moving forward.

20+

Featured artisans

50+

Years of mastery

Heritage with momentum.

We connect time-honoured knowledge with the tools, markets and opportunities artisans need today.

 

Training & skills

Practical programmes for youth and artisans, strengthening traditional skill and contemporary design.

Heritage workshops

Educational experiences that transfer craft knowledge and deepen the community’s connection to heritage.

Product development

Helping makers create market-ready work inspired by Palestinian cultural identity.

Promotion & access

Opening doors through local and international exhibitions, partnerships and new markets.

Our foundation

Made with meaning.
Built for tomorrow.