About us

Our story

We are grandchildren of the diaspora, and we see Palestine everywhere. Our families are indigenous to many areas across Palestine and after decades of displacement, they found their way to safety across five continents. We were born all around the world acutely aware of our history and thankful for the Palestinian blood flowing through our veins, and we commit every day to appreciating and sharing our rich and beautiful Palestinian culture with the world. 

Our family fled looking for safety and a better life away from brutal occupation. Forced to build our lives scattered around the world, our spirits continue to hold on to Palestine. Our connection with our land and culture is foundational, and as we watch the occupation continuously escalate, encouraged by world powers, we hold our people’s resilience close.

As three sisters scattered around the world, we needed to find a way to bridge our individual interests with our shared desire to connect with Palestine. From those intentions, UrbanPal was born. We are dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Palestinian culture, embracing tradition with a modern twist, and sharing our beautiful Palestine with you.

We are here for Palestine and her people

We always dreamt of connecting with our communities in Palestine directly, this collective helps us not only do that, but also connect you with Palestine, whoever you are and wherever you live on this beautiful earth. 

If you are interested in getting involved, our collective is always looking for more ways to support Palestinian artisans and communities. We work with a growing community of refugee seamstresses to custom-make and re-love clothes, and we welcome any nominations or requests to become part of our refugee seamstress community. Email us at admin@urbanpal.co to get started.

We would love to elevate any Palestinian and refugee artists or voices. If you’re interested in contributing to our blog or our collections with your artwork, email us at admin@urbanpal.co with your attached submission. 

Our brand

Our brand is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of Palestinian fashion while infusing it with a modern twist. We offer a unique collection of intentionally chosen pieces, incorporating Palestinian craftsmanship and cultural symbols with items from around the world that celebrate the beauty and authenticity of our culture.

Our commitment to sustainability, fair trade practices, and empowering local artisans drives us, ensuring that every piece we create is not only fashionable but also socially responsible. 

By choosing our brand, you become part of a movement that values tradition as well as embracing novelty, promotes ethical fashion, and supports the Palestinian and refugee communities behind UrbanPal.

What we do

Our UrbanPal family branches out into a few projects:

NAR offers a unique collection of thoughtfully crafted garments - modern fashion embellished with symbols of Palestinian culture and resilience. 

T(fil) is a collection featuring drawings from our children in Gaza, showcasing their hopes, dreams, and resilience amid challenging circumstances.

Handstitched with Love works with Palestinian refugee seamstresses based in Jordan, offering their original tatreez products as well as an option to customize your own pieces with their embroidery.