
MEET AMANNE
Amanne Sharif is a Palestinian Tatreez artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, deeply inspired by her heritage and family’s legacy. Guided by the stories of her maternal grandmother, a refugee displaced from Al-Qubab village in the Ramleh region of Palestine in 1948, Amanne’s art is a testament to resilience, identity, and cultural pride. Though her grandparents resettled in Brazil, they preserved their Palestinian identity, instilling in Amanne a deep love for her heritage and a commitment to keeping Palestinian traditions alive.
Through her work, Amanne honors her ancestors by fusing traditional motifs with her own artistic voice, creating pieces that reclaim stolen land and defy attempts to erase Palestinian identity. Through Min Amanne Tatreez Designs, where she shares her craft through art, education, and community-building initiatives. She also co-hosts Tatreez Talk, a podcast dedicated to uplifting Palestinian Tatreez artists worldwide, and co-founded The Tatreez Retreat, a space for artists to connect, learn, and celebrate this cultural tradition.
Amanne is committed to making Tatreez accessible to all, organizing monthly SF Bay Area Tatreez Circle gatherings for Palestinians and allies. She also teaches virtual and in-person workshops, with previous clients including LinkedIn, Google, Stanford University, Pixar, and the San Francisco Arts Commission. Her work is more than an artistic practice—it is a movement to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of Palestinian embroidery for future generations.
THE TATREEZ BLOG
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My Tatreez Journey: How I Started Min Amanne Ta...
Growing up in a Palestinian household, Tatreez was always present in my life. I didn’t practice it, nor did I see anyone in my family actively stitching, but it was...
My Tatreez Journey: How I Started Min Amanne Ta...
Growing up in a Palestinian household, Tatreez was always present in my life. I didn’t practice it, nor did I see anyone in my family actively stitching, but it was...
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How Not to Culturally Appropriate Palestinian T...
Some of the most common questions I get around tatreez are from well-meaning people wanting to understand how best to participate in this extremely meaningful cultural art while being respectful...
How Not to Culturally Appropriate Palestinian T...
Some of the most common questions I get around tatreez are from well-meaning people wanting to understand how best to participate in this extremely meaningful cultural art while being respectful...
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Tatreez Tips & Tricks: How-To Fallahi/Cross Stitch
If you're here, you're likely already familiar with tatreez, the art of traditional Palestinian hand embroidery. However, whether you're new to the craft or looking to refresh your skills, this...
Tatreez Tips & Tricks: How-To Fallahi/Cross Stitch
If you're here, you're likely already familiar with tatreez, the art of traditional Palestinian hand embroidery. However, whether you're new to the craft or looking to refresh your skills, this...