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[aworldofpattern]

Forbidden Plants Of Palestine tatreez motifs

Shereen Quttaineh: 'For countless generations, Palestinians foraged and harvested the fruits of their land, from wild plants like tumble thistle (Akkoub), medicinal thyme (Za’atar), and wild sage (Meramieh) to cultivated staples like olives, oranges, and watermelons.

Like all other facets of their lives, their autonomy over their own food is under occupation. In addition to confiscating farmlands and uprooting centuries-old fruit trees, the occupation imposes oppressive laws forbidding Palestinians from picking and growing the plants that comprise their culinary, medicinal, and cultural traditions. Despite this, Palestinians continue to find ways to resist.

Each tatreez motif documents a “Forbidden Plant of Palestine,” carrying a story of connection and resilience, offering a reminder of the enduring bond between the people and the land that nurtures them.

Palestinian women have long documented their stories and surroundings through embroidery, preserving history and identity in every stitch. Through creating my own motifs for the plants that Palestinians are restricted from accessing on their own land, I am continuing this tradition—using thread as a form of resistance. This project is my way of documenting apartheid, reclaiming narratives, and strengthening my connection to my roots and identity. Each tatreez motif is a testimony of endurance, belonging, and the fight to keep our heritage alive.

I created these motifs to be used for non-commercial purposes. The Palestinian cause is not for sale and should not be exploited for profit. If you wish to share or use these motifs, proper credit is required.

If you would like the pdf booklet for the designs dm me.'

[warakami-vaporwave]

Summer 92

[ohjessmarie]

"inky autumn woodland" pattern 🍂 ---printed on fabric & things in my spoonflower shop 🦉

[illochens]

Jane Austen inspired journal cover that I designed + mocked up ✨💕🖋️

[jmtolman]

Bats & Pomegranates   

The theme for this week is Whimsigothic Wallpaper, and like. There was no way I wasn't going to enter. Whimsigoth is my THING. So after a lot of brainstorming, I decided to combine the ultimate Spooky Animal with the ultimate Spooky Fruit. And this is the result.

I really like how it turned out! I did have to restart the pomegranates a couple of times- I couldn't quite get the style right. It was frustrating, but the time spent redoing them was well spent- I think they look lovely now.

You can vote here on Spoonflower. Thank you! 

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[lilymyrennyn]

new socials header 🤓🦇

[bulldogpottery]

Detail of pattern medley plate, made by Samantha Henneke, Seagrove, North Carolina

[catrocketship]

a pika pattern

[lady-gothique]

Late night work... I'm loving this special fabric request 💖💜🌺

[sunshinesight]

Working on a repeat pattern…

https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/17223076-pumpkins-mums-dahlias-by-sarahkdesigns

[aworldofpattern]

Oscar de la Renta: 'Crafted like a mosaic, discover the making-of the #odlrfall2024 stained glass gown — ushering in a a new House-signature embroidery technique.'

Constructed from hundreds of polyamide panes, hand-sewn together in an Art Nouveau style reminiscent of Tiffany glass. Ready-to-wear: £36,546.

[warakami-vaporwave]

Boom VHS

[borianag]

Autumn leaves pattern in red and yellow

If you love the beauty and colors of autumn, check out my latest blog post 🍂

[jmtolman]

Candy Woodcut Cats

I made this for the Block-Print Inspired challenge! The cats were my second attempt at a block print style- the first didn't really sell the look. I made four custom cat brushes and used them for several designs, but the simple cat stack here won out. In these colors, they kinda remind me of jellybeans!

You can vote here on Spoonflower. Thank you! 

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[illochens]

three patterns based off of the passions of the March girlies, had to make my pattern design class excerise at least a little fun <3

Greta gerwig’s version actually changed my life trajectory tbh