Nol Collective

   Nol Collective is a perfect example of a conscious apparel born out of and based in Palestine. Working with local communities and businesses, Nol Collective devotes itself to raising awareness about and challenging gendered oppression. It is a community initiative to have open and honest conversations about gender-based issues, while also working with Palestinian manufacturers to support the local economy. The forward-looking project uses fashion to challenge stereotypes by producing garments featuring artwork designed to shed light on social justice issues. Nol Collective strives to commit to ethical consumerism by making their consumers aware of where their apparel comes from, which is why they collaborate with a Gaza textile factory to produce almost all of their merchandise.

   Yasmeen Majalli, the founder of Nol Collective, explains how having most of their production in Gaza has had an indirect impact. Because of the unlawful siege and the unpredictable conditions of transport of goods imposed by the Israeli occupation, customers from outside of Palestine are given an insight into the intricacies and complexities of running a business under occupation. Moreover, 10% of their funds go to their Menstrual Education Project in addition to them carrying out workshops on gender-based violence, mental health and sexuality.

   Nol Collective is much more than apparel, it is a cry for representation and justice and its message is loud and clear: The young generation is demanding social change, justice and a new perspective on consumerism and they will not be silenced!

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Product Selling Points: Hilweh Market, Nol Collective gift shop, Bab eldir gallery, Yabous art shop.

OtherServices: Catered workshops.