
Designed for beginner stitchers, this kit is the perfect introduction to the art of tatreez, it invites you to explore the origins of native Palestinian dress as you stitch. Tatreez is a traditional form of Palestinian embroidery, characterized by intricate, hand-stitched geometric and floral patterns that reflect cultural identity, heritage, and regional stories.
This embroidery kit is stocked in association with our current exhibition, Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine. The exhibition explores the history of Palestinian dress and the ancient practice of tatreez, hand-embroidery which is characterised by remarkable beauty and regional diversity and tells stories of women’s identities, grief and changing lives.
This ancient practice of Palestinian embroidery is recognised as unique for its craft and is on the United Nations list of Intangible Cultural Heritage for Humanity.
Folkglory is a design collective founded by architect, designer, and heritage researcher Salua Qidan. The collective explores the rich folk traditions of the Levant by creating handmade pieces for both your home and wardrobe.
Product details:
- Box size: 21 cm x 20.5 cm x 3 cm
- Embroidery hoop radius: 18 cm
The kit contains:
- Designs: bird patterns printed on paper
- Materials: embroidery hoop, Aida cloth fabric in 14 count, 2 embroidery needles, DMC thread in 7 colours
- Instructions: step-by-step guide on how to embroider the traditional Palestinian cross stitch (Fallahi stitch)