Amanne Sharif, a Palestinian Tatreez artist based in the Bay Area, draws inspiration from her deep connection to Palestinian heritage. Guided by the stories of her maternal grandmother, a refugee displaced from Al-Qubab village in the Ramleh region in 1948, Amanne's art reflects a legacy of resilience and cultural pride. Despite resettling in Brazil, her grandparents ensured the enduring preservation of their Palestinian identity, nurturing Amanne's passion for Tatreez.
Infusing each piece with her identity, Amanne employs traditional motifs enriched with vibrant nuances. Her work serves as a tribute to her ancestors, a reclaiming of stolen land, and a defiance against attempts to erase Palestinian identity.
Today, Amanne co-hosts the popular podcast Tatreez Talk and co-founded The Tatreez Retreat. Locally in the San Francisco Bay Area she organizes free monthly community Tatreez circles for Palestinian and non-Palestinian allies through the SF Bay Area Tatreez Circle. Amanne also offers virtual and in-person Tatreez workshops, with previous clients including LinkedIn, Google, Stanford University, Pixar, and the San Francisco Arts Commission. Committed to community engagement, she strives to preserve and celebrate Tatreez's rich heritage for future generations.