S2E3. TATREEZ AND ACTIVISM WITH JAMILLA

JAMILLA IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, GRAD STUDENT, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZER (@LEELAJA.TATREEZ). It was love at first site with tatreez for Jamilla and a few years later, it was also her entrance into community organizing.

Together, we hear about her family's connection to Palestine, how she incorporates this traditional art form into her community work, the practical tips she uses to add tatreez to her wardrobe, and for those interested in becoming more community organizing, advice on getting started. You’ll also hear about her incredible collaboration with another artist using tatreez that she’s currently working on!

For those in Humboldt County, California, make sure to follow and keep up with Jamilla’s local activist work at @humboldtforpalestine.

You’ll hear about:

>> 1:05: Jamilla and her family’s connection to Palestine

>> 6:20: Jamilla gets introduced into tatreez

>> 11:02: How Jamilla’s tatreez practice evolved and her tatreez style

>> 13:36: Intersection of tatreez in Jamilla’s community work

>> 20:13: Practicing tatreez in community

>> 21:16: Tips on how Jamilla adds tatreez to her wardrobe

>> 23:32: Advice on getting involved in community organizing

>> 27:45: Jamilla’s current tatreez projects

>> 33:42: Life lessons from tatreez

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Links Mentioned

>> Palestinian Cultural Center (@palestiniancc) in Kuwait

>> Jamilla’s collaboration project with painter stitching chest pieces

S2E3. Tatreez and Activism with Jamilla