Embroidered dress yoke from Hebron, Palestine, early 20th century (TRC 2016.2035).Embroidery has been used to decorate Palestinian clothing for centuries, it has been a way to express both individual skills and a connection to the village.
During the workshop we are going to talk about the rich and fascinating history of Palestinian dress, the meaning of some common embroidered patterns and the transformation that Palestinian dress went through until now. Subsequently, the participants will learn the basics of the Palestinian cross stitch by following a specific pattern from a particular region of Palestine. All materials will be provided by the TRC, and use will be made of the TRC Collection for showing examples.
- Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
- Time: 10.00 - 13.00 pm.
- Venue: TRC Leiden, Boerhaavelaan 6, 2334 EN, Leiden.
- Teacher: Fatima Abbadi.
- Language: English (Dutch if necessary).
- Costs: 45 euros. Coffee, tea and materials are provided.
- Maximum number of participants: 8. Minimum: 4. If the minimum number of participants is reached, confirmation and invoices shall be sent.
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