Palestinian Embroidery Motifs: A Treasury of Stitches 1850-1950

Description: Palestinian Embroidery Motifs: A Treasury of Stitches 1850-1950 Margarita Skinner and Widad Kawar Product Overview The tradition of embroidery is one of the great art forms of village life in Palestine. From mother to daughter, each generation added new inspirations to the traditional designs. Women would meet on market days, for family celebrations and of course at the pilgrims' meeting places and gain muse from each other. Margarita Skinner of Switzerland in collaboration with Widad Kawar of Jordan provides us with a glimpse into the history of embroidery, starting with the discovery of the needle some 20,000 years ago. Over 200 Palestinian motifs of the period 1850-1950 have been illustrated. Unlike previously published books on Palestinian Embroidery, this book, Palestinian Embroidery Motifs 1850 - 1950: A Treasury of Stitches, is the first to document all the different motifs by origin and names used on the old dresses. This is a very important book for both people interested in the craft of embroidery and the history and culture of the Palestinian people. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rimal Publications & Melisende Publishing, UK; First Edition (June 18, 2010) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 210 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1901764478 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.81 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,327,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,057 in Fashion (Books) #3,057 in Fashion (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 12 ratings Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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