Handala Necklace

Handala was created by Palestinian political cartoonist Naji al-Ali in 1969 and became one of the most recognizable symbols of Palestinian identity and resistance.

The barefoot child stands with his back turned and his hands clasped behind him. He remains ten years old, the age at which al-Ali was forced from Palestine during the Nakba, and will begin to grow only when he returns to his homeland.

Handala refuses imposed solutions and bears witness to displacement without surrendering the right of return.

Worn close, this necklace carries his steadfast gaze toward Palestine and the promise that exile is not the end of the story.

• Material: Stainless steel
• Finish Options: Polished stainless steel or 18k gold plated
• Chain Length: 45 cm / 17.7 in
• Extension: 5 cm / 2 in
• Chain Style: Cable chain
• Pendant Size: 3.6 × 1.95 cm / 1.42 × 0.77 in
• Waterproof
• Hypoallergenic
• Non-Tarnish
• Warranty: 1 year against rust or tarnish*
• Packaging: The Olive Tree pouch
*See Shipping & Returns for warranty terms.

Our gold pieces have a stainless steel base finished with 18k gold plating. They are not solid gold.

Our silver-color pieces are polished stainless steel and do not contain sterling silver.

All jewelry is waterproof, hypoallergenic, non-tarnish, and covered by our 1-year warranty against rust or tarnish.

• Gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wear.

• Store it separately in a dry place to help prevent scratches.

• Avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, cleaning products, and other chemicals.

• After exposure to salt water or chlorinated water, rinse it with fresh water and dry it thoroughly.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing materials.

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 or refund.

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 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 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.