In this downloadable nine-page pattern booklet in A4 format, we’ve gathered a variety of bird designs from traditional Palestinian thobes—dresses from different regions—and carefully redrawn them into clear, accessible tatreez (embroidery) patterns. Some appear in clustered arrangements with floral pots, feathered moons, and harps, while others are presented individually for ease of use. Most of the designs are sourced from dresses in the Widad Kawar Collection.
Birds are a relatively recent addition to Palestinian tatreez, appearing mainly in the early 20th century. They became especially popular in Ramallah during the 1920s, often stitched on chest panels, arms, and head shawls. Over time, bird motifs spread to Jerusalem, Ramla, Jaffa, Bethlehem, and even Bedouin dresses—using both couching and cross-stitch techniques. From the 1940s onward, they appeared more frequently in long decorative bands (eruq), becoming widespread after the 1950s.
The patterns come as a 9-page PDF download in A4 size.
In this downloadable nine-page pattern booklet in A4 format, we’ve gathered a variety of bird designs from traditional Palestinian thobes—dresses from different regions—and carefully redrawn them into clear, accessible tatreez (embroidery) patterns. Some appear in clustered arrangements with floral pots, feathered moons, and harps, while others are presented individually for ease of use. Most of the designs are sourced from dresses in the Widad Kawar Collection.
Birds are a relatively recent addition to Palestinian tatreez, appearing mainly in the early 20th century. They became especially popular in Ramallah during the 1920s, often stitched on chest panels, arms, and head shawls. Over time, bird motifs spread to Jerusalem, Ramla, Jaffa, Bethlehem, and even Bedouin dresses—using both couching and cross-stitch techniques. From the 1940s onward, they appeared more frequently in long decorative bands (eruq), becoming widespread after the 1950s.
The patterns come as a 9-page PDF download in A4 size.