Tatreez Talk

S2E8. Tatreez Isn't Just for Tetas with Jenin from @tatreezjenin

Tatreez Talk Season 2 Episode 8

S2E8. TATREEZ ISN’T JUST FOR TETAS WITH JENIN

JENIN IS A TATREEZ ENTHUSIAST, ARTIST AND EDUCATOR (@TATREEZJENIN). She’s a natural storyteller and shares her tatreez journey through moments and stories – We guarantee you’ll laugh and giggle throughout this episode!

Jenin, who is from everywhere but Jenin, speaks about everything from her formative years living in Palestine to how her relationship with tatreez has changed over many years to the proof of indigeneity through tatreez (and other types of embroidery worldwide). She’s got a ton of projects in the works and opportunities to connect IRL for those in the Chicago area (see: Tatreezitas). Don’t wait any longer to tune into this conversation! 

You can find her on IG, her website, or by email.


You’ll hear about:

>> 0:44: Jenin’s connection to Palestine

>> 10:55: Deciding to actually learn how to do tatreez

>> 16:22: Transitioning into teaching

>> 19:15: The evolution of Jenin’s relationship with tatreez over time

>> 23:04: Fusing tatreez and Mexican embroidery

>> 27:06: Tatreez and understanding indigeneity

>> 35:00: Biggest takeaways and misconceptions for Jenin’s students

>> 40:35: Jenin’s WIPs (works-in-progress)

>> 45:54: Jenin’s life lessons from tatreez


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