Aqmar Bait Lahem Hand-Stitched T-Shirt

Palestinian women in Al Baqaa’ Refugee Camp, Jordan, cross-stitch the tatreez by hand using DMC embroidery thread, through Boqaa Collective.

The T-shirt is a manufactured garment with embroidery applied by hand. This is a repeatable design, with small variations in the individual stitching.

Aqmar Bait Lahem means “Moons of Bethlehem.” Its embroidered stars gather at the heart of the T-shirt, giving the name a place to rest close to the person wearing it.

For those who carry Palestine through family, memory, or a longing for return, a place name can hold far more than a location. Here, Bait Lahem is spoken through both language and stitch, a connection you can wear without leaving it behind at home.

Palestinian women in Al Baqaa’ Refugee Camp, Jordan, work the cross-stitch by hand through Boqaa Collective. The central panel draws the eye through its stars and geometric borders; its texture records the individual work behind the pattern.

A unisex cotton-blend T-shirt with a crew neckline and short sleeves gives that handwork an everyday place. Wear it as a quiet expression of belonging, with a Palestinian name at its centre.

Fabric: Cotton-polyester blend.
Fit: Unisex.
Crew neckline and short sleeves.
Embroidery placement: Vertical star panel at the centre front.
Embroidery: Hand-stitched Palestinian tatreez cross-stitch.
Thread: DMC embroidery thread.
Hand-embroidered by Palestinian women in Al Baqaa’ Refugee Camp, Jordan.
Embroidery applied by hand to a manufactured garment.
Small variations in stitching may occur.
Chest width is measured flat, underarm to underarm.
Refer to the size chart for garment measurements, not body measurements.
Ready to ship.
Hand wash gently in cold water using a mild detergent.
Do not bleach, soak, scrub, or wring.
Reshape and lay flat to dry in the shade.
Do not tumble dry or iron directly over the embroidery.

Every piece from The Olive Tree is made by hand, with care. If something arrives damaged, incorrect, or simply isn't right for you, we want to make it right.

Shipping

Orders are dispatched within 4-5 business days. You'll receive a tracking number once your order ships.

Estimated delivery times:

• Canada: 2-6 business days
• USA: 6-10 business days
• UK: 8-14 business days
• Europe & Worldwide: 14-24 business days

We maintain a 99.8% successful delivery rate across all orders.

Please note: international orders outside Canada and USA may be discarded by customs if undeliverable and are not eligible for replacement.

Returns & Exchanges

Returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Items must be unused, unworn, and returned in their original condition and packaging.

Exchanges

We issue the return label for Canada and USA orders — the cost of return shipping and outbound exchange shipping is shared with you upfront before anything is processed. Once payment is confirmed, send the item back. We inspect it upon arrival and ship your exchange.

International customers arrange and pay their own return shipping. Outbound exchange shipping is invoiced separately before dispatch.

Refunds

If you decide to return instead of exchange, we issue a return label for Canada and USA orders — the shipping cost is deducted from your refund. Refunds cover item value only. Original shipping fees are non-refundable.

International customers cover their own return shipping. Refund is issued for item value only. All refunds are processed after inspection.

Lost or missing packages

If your order doesn't arrive within the carrier's delivery window, contact us within 14 days of the marked delivery date and we will make it right — replacement or store credit, depending on the situation. We may ask for confirmation details before processing.

A note on handmade goods

Each piece carries the mark of the hands that made it. Slight variations in pattern, color, or texture are not defects — they are part of what makes the piece real. We do not accept returns for minor natural variation. Replacements are issued for damaged or incorrect items with photo proof.

The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) is a Palestinian-led humanitarian organization providing medical care and emergency relief to children and families. Its teams work on the ground in Gaza and across Palestine, strengthening local healthcare and helping children access treatment.

10% of revenue from every purchase is donated to PCRF.

Visit our fundraising page to learn more, follow our collective impact, or donate directly.