Traditional Palestinian embroidery is on UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage. Now there is a push to revive interest in the craft among younger generations. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Birzeit, ...
An unlikely force got Ireri Andrea Muñiz Ortega started on her journey as a textile artist: an earthquake. In the aftermath of Mexico City’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake in 2017, Muñiz Ortega — like many ...
Frequent engagement in sewing and embroidery can serve as a daily mindfulness practice, says Davenport. "The repetitive, rhythmic hand movements can trigger the body's relaxation response, lowering ...
Thank you to the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine, the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of Palestinian People, and DPA’s Division for Palestine Rights for ...
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Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The United Nations cultural agency (UNESCO) has added the art of traditional Palestinian embroidery to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Wednesday’s listing was ...