Tatreez

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Tatreez (Levantine Arabic: تَطْرِيز, romanized: taṭrīz) is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery, practiced both in Palestine and among Palestinian diaspora communities. The contemporary form of tatreez is often dated back to the 19th century, while the style of cross-stitch embroidery called fallāḥi ('peasant-style') has been practiced amongst Arab communities in the Mediterranean for centuries. The embroidery is particularly associated with embellishments on traditional dress like the thobe, with the motifs and colors representing regional identity and social relationships. Tatreez is commonly used on garments and includes a variety of symbols, including birds, trees, and flowers. The craft, originally practiced in rural areas of Palestine but now common across the Palestinian diaspora, was recognized by UNESCO in 2021 as an important intangible cultural heritage. According to Reem Kassis, this style of embroidery in particular is often celebrated as one of the most rich and exquisite...

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