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Palestinian artist turns olive leaves into silver jewels

Nadia Abu Ghattas turned her handicraft hobby into a profession that reflects her love of olive trees.
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Palestinian artist Nadia Abu Ghattas has been turning olive leaves into silver-plated rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings since 2005.

For her, the olive tree is a symbol of the Palestinians’ resilience and their attachment to the land. Just like olive trees, the Palestinian people can survive under difficult conditions.

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