Award-winning entrepreneur Zain Masri has so far digitized about 1,000 traditional Palestinian cross-stitching patterns, which are now available for download on her platform, Tirazain. Zain Masri ...

Patriotic-themed embroidery designs, including monogram frames and festive appliqués, are arriving ahead of Independence Day crafting. Digital files in various sizes and machine formats allow for ...

Growing up as a Palestinian in the diaspora, Zain Masri would spend summers visiting her grandmother in Jordan. One summer, Masri’s grandmother, who is a skilled seamstress with her own business, ...

Palestinian embroidery is a centuries-old tradition. Can digitizing hard-to-access patterns help preserve it for a new generation?

Embroidery in 2026 blends high-tech precision with artisanal charm. AI-assisted designs, sustainable threads, and 3D textures are redefining how makers, brands, and hobbyists approach their craft.