Hāwane Rios Instagram – amplifying from @mayarhamdan The topics of erasure of culture & Indigeneity are as crucial as ever to understand why Palestinians are willing to die for their land and hold on to their traditions for dear life. Many (in my comments section especially) argue that the indigenous Canaanites are totally unrelated to Palestinians. Bypassing DNA tests (because they are illegal in the eyes of colonizing governments attempting to establish an Ethnostate on the land of other people), cultural preservation emerges as a crucial indicator of Indigeneity. For thousands of years, Palestinians have continued Canaanite traditions like tatreez, dabke, wedding chants, and land-rooted agriculture. Embroidery was a significant aspect of Canaanite culture. They were known for their intricate and colorful embroidery. This craft played a role in both everyday life and special occasions, including weddings. Canaanite embroidery featured geometric shapes, floral motifs, and intricate designs. Notably the “eight-pointed star of Canaan,” a crucial symbol found in Canaan embroidery and artifacts also continues to be central in Palestinian tatreez. The ancient Egyptians even depicted Canaanite women wearing tatreez with the same patterns that can be found on a traditional Palestinian thobe today. Indigenous people protect their land, their ancient buildings, their traditions, and their culture. Settlers do not. #Canaan #Embroidery #History #Artifacts #Fashion #🍉 #tatreez #PalestinianEmbroidery