The HAMA Story BEHIND THE BRAND

We embody integrity in fashion, Our unique model enables us to create sustainable pathways to economic independence for hundreds of refugee women and their families in two continents. We value their skills and provide them with privileged opportunities to thrive. Balancing profit with purpose and making a positive impact on society, fostering an environment free of violence and depression

As a brand, we address unmet global markets by offering high-end quality fashion to clients who appreciate humanity, support women, and strive for better societies.

Bespoke fashion, custom tatreez orders, ready to wear, Art and accessories.

Our Inspiration

VISION AND MISSION

HAMA is a for-profit brand with a philanthropic heart. Our mission is to empower women and girls across Jordan, Palestine, Chicago, and beyond by blending timeless craftsmanship with opportunities for independence, dignity, and growth.

How We Create Impact

🎓 Education for Girls

We sponsor girls in refugee camps in Jordan and Palestine, ensuring access to quality education and a brighter future.

🧵 Empowering Women Artisans

We provide free embroidery training — including all supplies — to women who want to learn this heritage craft. For those ready to take the next step, we offer flexible at-home work opportunities, giving them both financial stability and freedom of time.

📊 Mentorship & Business Guidance

Our designer, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), shares her expertise with women who wish to start their own businesses, guiding them on project management and building sustainable work-from-home opportunities.

🌍 Promoting Women Globally

Through our channels and international collaborations, we highlight and promote the work of women artisans and entrepreneurs, helping them expand their reach to a global audience.

🪡 Tatreez in Chicago

We recently launched Tatreez classes in Chicago, teaching participants from diverse backgrounds about the history and cultural importance of Palestinian embroidery, while passing on this heritage craft to new generations.

Call to Action

When you buy HAMA, you don’t just buy luxury. You buy stories of resilience, empowerment, and hope.

The Founder's Journey

HAMA HINNAWI

HAMA HINNAWI founded HAMA with a mission that extends beyond design. In December 2010, she traveled to Palestine for the first time and was deeply moved by the inspiring actions and events she witnessed. This experience gave her the idea to create HAMA in February 2011 Leaving behind a successful decade-long career as a Medical Business Consultant. was born and raised in Jordan with roots in Nablus, Palestine, now divides her time between the USA and Jordan.

Hinnawi embodies her commitment to being a voice for the voiceless and raising awareness of cultural heritage. A dedicated advocate for human rights, Hama has also worked as a women's empowerment consultant in Palestinian and Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. Her efforts earned her a nomination for the Arab Woman of the Year award in London in 2017, and she currently serves as the Chair of Art and Culture for the Chicago-Amman Sister Cities program, and Jordanian American Business Counsil, and a speaker at different panel talks for women, refugees, humanity and fashion in the Middle East and USA.

Achievements:

• HAMA sponsored college education for Girls from Palestinians refugee camps in Jordan ,Palestine and Gaza Strip; especially in law , medical and nursing schools to benefit their communities.
• HAMA designs have graced the shoulder of 3 Queens and Royalty, Walked the red carpet of the Oscars, Venice film festival, and much more.
• We have grabbed the attention of International Media and have appeared in many TV Interviews, Newspapers and fashion Magazines such as VOGUE
• HAMA sells physically in New York City HAMA art is displayed in Chicago Galleries
• Employees 250 plus women from home on monthly basis
• Participated in Multi local and International Fashion Shows, Milan Fashion Week, and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and many more.
• HAMA was, for a long time, a major source for the Parliament of Jordan and the Palace gifts.
• Hinnawi has been a guest speaker at many women's panel talks and for humanity at universities and schools in the USA and Middle East
• Hinnawi was nominated for the Arab woman of the year award in London.
• We have received recognition for our artistic contributions to social change.