Spotlight: In what ways did TATREEZ serve as a form of cultural identity and expression for Palestinians?
PRESENTER
Tala Faraj
ORIGINAL CITY
Toronto
Original Date
February 4, 2024
DESCRIPTION
In this presentation, Tala explains how tatreez, or Arab embroidery, serves as a form of cultural identity and expression for Palestinians. She explains how tatreez is typically embroidered onto dresses, and that these dresses vary from region to region. Therefore, the dress a woman wears tells the story of who she is and where she is from. She also discusses how tatreez played a role in Palestinian history, and how this art form has become an intangible part of Palestinian cultural heritage.
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