For nearly a year, the world has been held horrorstruck by the unrelenting cruelty inflicted upon Palestine by Israel. Many have responded – through protests on social media and on the streets, by boycotting pro-Israel brands and by putting out statements through art, writing and fashion. Sartorial statements in support of Palestine have particularly been popular, adopted by celebrities at major events in order to make clear their stance on the ongoing atrocities.

In Pakistan, designer Nomi Ansari has done so with a collection featuring houndstooth prints and keffiyeh inspirations launched in February. Launched with an eye-catching campaign, the ‘Threads of Hope’ collection features long shirts, dupattas, crop tops, jackets, waistcoats, scarves and men’s shirts.

Later this year – in May – actress Hania Aamir wore a suit from the collection to the HUM Style Awards. Coming on stage to collect the trophy for Most Stylish Actress – Television, she spoke about Gaza’s plight in her acceptance speech, giving a “huge shout-out to Nomi Ansari” for the “thought-provoking outfit”.

And now, designer Maria B. has come up with a capsule line titled ‘Palestine Collection’. The collection runs the gamut from T-shirts to two-piece and three-piece lawns. There are prints featuring the black and white keffiyeh, multicoloured houndstooth patterns and the watermelon, the symbol of Palestine’s struggle against Israel. T-shirts are embroidered with ‘Falasteen’ written in Urdu and with the Palestinian map. There are also accessories – pendants, rings, earrings, bracelets – all featuring watermelons, the Palestinian map and the colours of the Palestinian flag.