Stitches of Palestine
History, Materials & Techiques of the Traditional Thobe
A decade in the making, Stitches of Palestine by Salua Qidan and Laila Mushahwar is a comprehensive guide to the hidden language of traditional Palestinian embroidery. Drawing from the unparalleled collection of Tiraz, the Widad Kawar Center for Arab Dress, the book reveals the technical foundations and rich village history that bring the Palestinian thobe to life. Discover the stitches that hold a heritage together through step-by-step guides, regional maps, and over 500 vibrant images of historical garments
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Our tatreez embroidery kits & patterns
Experience levantine heritage with your own hands. Learn a new skill and craft something beautiful for your home or as a gift.
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Palestine, Hebron Area Beginner Embroidery Tatreez Kit, Level 2. This kit contains two embroidery samplers that can be sewn into wall hangers or bags. Both samplers feature original tatreez patterns that were derived and meticulously studied from old authentic dresses from the Hebron region of Palestine. The patterns were sourced from dresses from the villages of Dura, al-Dawayima, and al-Qubayba, Palestine circa 1900 - 1920s, from the Widad Kawar Collection.
Contents of kit:
2 Aida, 11 count, embroidery fabrics in black - size: 18 cm X 25 cm
1 piece of Syrian Saya fabric kashmir design made in Allepo - size: 18 cm x 50 cm
3 embroidery tapestry needles
DMC embroidery yarns in 9 colours
Flyers explaining:
1. the origin of the Palestinian native dress
2. the origin of the Hebron thobe & patterns
2 step by step embroidery instruction manuals explaining how to embroider each design in the typical Palestinian cross fallahi stitch
2 wooden sticks