Feature: How To Read Palestinian Embroidery? [Community Presentation]
PRESENTER
Susu Habayeb & Serene Habayeb
ORIGINAL CITY
DC
Original Date
September 25, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Palestinian embroidery serves as a “visual language” and tells stories of the social identity of the women who wore the designs across the region. In this afikra feature, Susu and Serene Habayeb explore the different styles across the country and within different social statuses. They then briefly explore collections of these pieces today and look at how they help to preserve Palestinian heritage.
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