S3E8. Tatreez Soul Ties with Fatima

March 06, 2025 · 48 min

FATIMA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CREATOR, ACTIVIST, AND ANOTHER FRIEND FROM LAST YEAR’S TATREEZ RETREAT (@olives_and_cedar). In this episode, she introduces us to the term “Soul Ties” and the deep meaning behind it—something that couldn’t resonate more.

For those of us in the diaspora, staying connected to our identity and to Palestine is essential. Fatima offers a powerful way to do so through “Soul Ties,” and spoiler alert, Fatima has found her soul ties through tatreez. She reflects on how, at The Tatreez Retreat, we connected like sisters in a matter of days—20 girls under one roof, bonding through stitches, stories, and shared heritage.

Don’t worry, we also discuss Fatima’s tatreez projects and from her embroidered jean jacket to her thobe, she shows us how tatreez can also transport you to the landscapes of Palestine and any other place you call home, weaving memories into every thread.

And if you or someone you know is from Al-Ja'una…contact Fatima ASAP!

You’ll hear about:

>> 2:42: Fatima’s family’s connection to Palestine

>> 6:05: Fatima’s tatreez journey

>> 10:28: Her tatreez trajectory

>> 17:10: The status and story behind Fatima’s thobe

>> 23:50: How “Soul Ties” are the answer to being stuck between cultures

>> 30:31: Fatima’s experience at The Tatreez Retreat

>> 37:34: Tatreez rituals, current projects, and major life lessons from tatreez

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