Showing posts with label embroidery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label embroidery. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

"Liberation - Catharsis" by Najat El-Khairy- a collector and lecturer on Palestinian embroidery who uses her art to preserve this cultural legacy.... "The olive grove and doves are prominent features in the artwork. The olive grove with its trees represents peace, while the two doves in the sky symbolize freedom and the right of return."

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"Liberation - Catharsis" by Palestinian artist Najat El-Khairy. Zara Zhar @Boudicca61AD   "Liberation - Catharsis" by Pa...
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Forbidden Plants of Palestine: Each tatreez [embroidery] motif documents a “Forbidden Plant of Palestine,” carrying a story of connection and resilience, offering a reminder of the enduring bond between the people and the land that nurtures them.

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shereen.quttaine Forbidden Plants of Palestine For countless generations, Palestinians foraged and harvested the fruits of their land, from ...
Friday, December 19, 2025

Old Photos & maps of Gaza ... An ancient place where people have lived longer than recorded history: It is often forgotten that Gaza was once the richest port in the Eastern Mediterranean, super wealthy from the export of Arabian incense and Indian spices.

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Palestinian Sheikh from Gaza, 1870 (Photo by Félix Bonfils, University of Pennsylvania Collection)   Gaza, Palestine circa c1900. Early 190...
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Some Symbols of Palestine (love not hate): The keffiyeh, Olive Trees, Tatreez Embroidery, Watermelons, Flags, Handala, Mahmoud Darwish, Ismail Shammout, Tamam Al-Akhal, Sliman Mansour, The Holy Family, The Dome of the Rock, Maps, Food, & KEYS

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Symbols of Palestine This piece by Egyptian artist Dai Abbas evokes symbols of solidarity with Palestine, featuring a watermelon held up by...