ON THE ROAD
with Nöl Collective
FULL DOCUMENTARY COMING SOON
An observational documentary about Nöl Collective, a fashion brand in Ramallah, Palestine. The film follows Yasmeen crossing checkpoints, weaving each location into Nöl’s pieces. From Jerusalem’s hills to Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Gaza, they collaborate with artisans preserving historic crafts. Yet, the Israeli occupation limits movement, access to fabrics, and threatens craftspeople’s livelihood.
The film captures the intricate duality of life in the West Bank—where artisans practice their slow, meticulous craft in moments of stillness and tradition, while the journey to reach them is marked by tension and uncertainty. Between the delicate rhythms of embroidery and weaving and the harsh reality of crossing checkpoints, the film reveals the resilience woven into every stitch. Embroidery and weaving in Palestine is a historic, indigenous, and beautiful tradition. As a result of the Israeli occupation, it has become layered with struggle and resistance. Palestinian women cooperating as a collective to carry on the craft, is a mission we believe is of great importance to document.