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BY KAREN CHANEY
Palestinian Elegance opened in 2021 in Richardson.
A variety of blouses are sold at Palestinian Elegance. The business also has locations in Plano and Arlington.
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Palestinian Elegance o ers embroidered cultural attire in southern Richardson’s Arabian Village
also available. Alhazma said customers will ind varying inventory at their three locations. Top selling items are thobes which are ankle-length robes, abayas, which are long loose dresses and bridal attire. Inventory, which is sourced from Palestine, can be customized, Alhazma said. “My mom loves to customize bridal [attire] and for families who want to do their own type of art on the dresses,” Alhazma said. The inspiration Although Alhazma is the CEO of Palestinian Elegance, he does not claim business ownership. “Everyone is the owner here,” Alhazma said. “If you would like to take your time to see a piece that you like and purchase it—you are an owner—because you are contributing to the products that we have here for you.”
When Sulieman Alhazma’s mother, Um Ameer Alhazma, was growing up in Palestine, she learned how to run a clothing business from her grandfather. “She loved tatreez—embroidered prints—that have heritage cultural designs that give a story and tell who we are in different villages in Palestine,” Palestinian Elegance CEO Sulieman Alhazma said. “She wanted to bring her ideas to the United States. That’s where her sons come in to provide her the support she needs so she can make sure her story is spread.” Palestinian Elegance opened in 2021 in Rich- ardson followed by an Arlington store in 2024 and Plano location in 2025. What to expect The store, which sells clothing for men, women and children, offers a variety of mod- est-wear ranging from blouses to bridal attire. Matching out its for mothers and daughters are
Menswear and accessories are sold at the store.
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