These Palestinian-led brands are preserving a disappearing art form

Get the Full StoryTatreez embroidery has been an integral part of the Palestinian identity. Today, young Palestinians are striving to revive this centuries-old art, blending traditional techniques with modern design.

Some of Abir Barakat s earliest childhood memories are of her father s fascination with tatreez, a traditional Palestinian embroidery involving hand-stitching patterns and motifs on clothing, scarves, bedspreads, and pillows. Her father would collect thobes tatreez-embroidered loose-fitting dresses worn by Palestinian women, ultimately amassing an extensive collection of unique, traditional tatreez pieces crafted decades ago by women in Palestine.

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