Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World – Gilian Vogelsang-Eastwood poetry workshop dedicated to Palestinian Return/Awda/العودة

dedicated to Palestinian Return/Awda/العودة

The seed library will be an art piece in itself

that only Rima could shepherd

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Somatic and embodiment practices will help us tune into our bodies to collect

Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World – Gilian Vogelsang-Eastwood poetry workshop dedicated to Palestinian Return/Awda/العودةThroughout the Arab world, embroidery has been as central to the cultural heritage of the region as calligraphy, the miniature, woodwork, ceramics or silverware. Embroidered textiles have been produced for thousands of years across North Africa and the Middle East to decorate public buildings, homes and animals as well as to clothe men, women and children. They have played an important role in the social and cultural lives of communities and peoples