The Makateeb (مكاتيب, meaning “messages”) pattern originated in Gaza in the late 1800s. It was traditionally used to encode personal stories, emotions and symbols into geometric form — a textile language created to carry and share messages.
The SEP Artists chose this pattern for its meaning, and then they made it their own: many of the embroidered “messages” are intentionally left incomplete — a quiet, powerful gesture in memory of the children lost since October 7th.
Crafted by hand. Signed by its Artist. A keffiyeh woven with heritage, meaning and presence.
Made in Pakistan and hand-embroidered by the SEP Artists in Jerash camp, Jordan.
The textile's quality is perfect. The handcraft is a masterpiece. Bonus : it smells so good. The Makateeb version is really unique. I am happy to know the person's name who did the piece I bought. I wish this person all the happiness in the world.