Collection: Palestine Mon Amour
As a Palestinian, Laila’s deep connection to her heritage has always been at the heart of her work. She spent childhood summers in Palestine, between Gaza and Jerusalem, visiting her grandparents and absorbing the beauty and history of her homeland—until the second intifada in 2000. The impact of the occupation left an indelible mark, shaping her worldview and artistic vision.
In her collection Palestine Mon Amour, Laila reinterprets elements of Palestinian identity through a contemporary lens. She incorporates a widely recognized tatreez motif from Gaza alongside kitsch millennial phrases like ‘Will You Free My Palestine,’ reflecting the many layers of a fragmented Palestinian identity. By transforming motifs and phrases typically found on fabric or plastic into 18k gold, she breathes new life into cultural symbols. This collection is an ode to every Palestinian affected by the illegal occupation and a tribute to her grandparents who have passed.
