Tatreez
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Tatreez (Arabic: تَطْرِيز, romanized: taṭrīz) is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery.[1] Tatreez is commonly used on garments and includes a variety of symbols including birds, trees and flowers.[2] The craft was originally practiced in rural areas of Palestine, but is now common across the Palestinian diaspora. In 2021, the art of embroidery in Palestine was recognized by UNESCO as an important intangible cultural heritage.[3][4] According to Reem Kassis, this style of embroidery in particular is often celebrated as one of the most rich and exquisite.[5]
Historically, each village in Palestine had their own tatreez patterns, with unique designs telling stories about the local people, legends, animals and plants, and various beliefs people had.[5] The different styles of tatreez have become less distinct and have continued to evolve with the diaspora.[6]
Tatreez patterns are commonly used to decorate thobes, tablecloths, cushions and on other decorative fabrics.[5]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Ghnaim, Wafa; Ghnaim, Safa; Abbasi-Ghnaim, Feryal (2018). Tatreez & tea: embroidery and storytelling in the Palestinian diaspora (2. Auflage ed.). Brooklyn, NY: Self-published by Wafa Ghnaim. ISBN 978-1-9869-0715-6.
- ^ Abdulrahim, Raja (September 9, 2023). "The Threads of Identity in a Palestinian Craft". The New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "UNESCO - The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge and rituals". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Al Jazeera Staf. "Palestinian embroidery added to UNESCO cultural heritage list". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ a b c Kassis, Reem (2023). We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition. Studio Press. ISBN 978-1800783287.
- ^ "Wafa Ghnaim Uses the Traditional Craft of Tatreez to Preserve and Share Palestinian History". Vogue. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
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