Our Story

Palestinian identity has survived because people carried it. Families displaced in 1948 took their keys, their photographs and the names of their villages with them, and passed them to children who were born elsewhere.

FALASTIN puts that history on clothing so it stays in daily use. The key of return, the Jaffa orange, the olive tree and the flowers of Palestine each carry a documented history, and each one is worn by someone who can explain it.

That is the purpose. A shirt is a small thing, but it travels, it starts conversations, and it puts Palestinian history in front of people who would not otherwise encounter it.

All of our profits go to United Palestinian Appeal.

Made to Last, Meant to Mean

Where craft stays honest and the message stays clear.

Orange Tee in Forest - FALASTIN

How it started

In August 2024, Jad Sahyoun went looking for clothing that felt true to his Palestinian roots. He didn’t find it. What began as a personal search became FALASTIN, first shared on tables at Concordia and McGill in Montréal, then carried further by word of mouth and community.

Back of a cream FALASTIN t-shirt printed with hands holding a key and the coordinates 31.9522 N, 35.2332 E

What we design

Two threads anchor our work:
- Symbols of Palestine - keys, olives, and other marks of memory and return.
- Flowers of Palestine - quiet florals drawn from the land.

Each piece is pared back so the meaning is clear, the wear is easy, and the story remains at the centre.

Close-up of the front of the FALASTIN Jaffa Orange T-Shirt in forest color, featuring a text design explaining the historical and cultural significance of Jaffa oranges.

How we make

We keep materials honest and construction considered: heavyweight 100% cotton, clean finishes, and small, deliberate runs. Choices are made for comfort, longevity, and the kind of daily use that lets a piece gather life rather than wear out.

People browsing a rail of FALASTIN t-shirts and keffiyehs at a pop-up

Community

FALASTIN lives in person, through pop-ups, campus moments, and gatherings where stories are told and sizes are tried. It’s where the next idea usually starts. See Blog & Events for what’s ahead and what just passed.

Black and white photograph of two boys resting against stacked sacks on dry ground

Giving back

We donate 100% of profits after costs to United Palestinian Appeal (UPA). For the breakdown, partners, and receipts, visit Impact & Donations.