Denim giant Levi’s has co-designed with Adish, an emerging label based in Tel Aviv, Israel, a ready-to-wear capsule collection themed around upcycling and social engagement. The collection is inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery, and the garments are made using a cross-stitching pattern called “Tatreez” as well as Bedouin weaving techniques. It is a tribute to local heritage and traditions, as the items have been manufactured in cooperation with 50 women artisans from the Lakiya Negev Weaving Initiative, an organization founded in 1991 to promote the economic empowerment of women living in the West Bank and occupied Palestine.

The unisex collection consists of four items, including a version of Levi’s renowned 501 jeans – the US label’s flagship model – made in a blend of cotton and hemp. Available in two shades, ecru and indigo, the jeans are decorated with a bronze-coloured cashmere print. The oversize Chore jacket is instead enhanced with wool pockets, hand-sewn using a traditional Bedouin technique.

Each item also features embroidered motifs depicting the daily life of the Palestinian community, such as olive harvesting, animal breeding and domestic work, alongside traditional local embroidery and a green Levi’s tag at the back.