dancing barefoot

Tatreez (Arabic: تطريز) is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery. Tatreez uses traditional cross-stitch embroidery and is practiced largely among women. The craft was originally practiced in rural areas of Palestine, but is now common across the Palestinian diaspora. Historically, each village in Palestine had their own tatreez patterns. The landscape was a major source of inspiration for the patterns and motifs, which speaks to the variation in style that was common to see among all of the different tatreez expressions that were particular to each Palestinian village. In the early origin of tatreez, the landscape was a major source of inspiration for Palestinian women in designing many patterns and motifs. This speaks to the variation in style that was common to see among all of the different tatreez expressions that were particular to each Palestinian village.

After the violent displacement and dispossession of Palestinians in 1948, people were living together in refugee camps. The different styles of tatreez became less distinct and have continued to evolve with the diaspora. Following 1948, tatreez evolved to reflect the experiences of Palestinians. Palestinian women began to incorporate the Palestinian flag and its colors into their tatreez as a means of resistance to the occupation of Palestine. Consequently, tatreez became an expression of the identity, heritage and resistance of Palestinian women and their dedication to preserve their ancient culture.

His name is Ramzi Abu Redwan. During the time the picture was taken he was 8 years old. Today he is 36 and has become a world-class solo musician and composer, playing the Oud, Buzuq, Violin and Viola. 

here’s my personal fave of what i’ve heard so far from his top 5

No one really know when Rubens arrived or where he comes from, but one day, he was here.

Everybody has different memories, maybe he came during the banquet, but don't you remember him at the ceremony ? No, it might have been earlier, really.

He's always doing his little things, serving as the messenger with the rival kingdom, playing tricks and strimming the lute.

If you don't know where he is, he can always be found at the Luck Goddess temple, in the heart of the Castle. He is there, praying, hours and hours a day. He might be his most devoted servant.

"Již týden dlíš mi po boku" (A Week Now Do You Dwell with Me) Second drawing for the Rusalka themed 2024 calendar!

Also, preorders are now OPEN ✨ This year it’ll be a little wall calendar (with turning pages, not just a poster as in the few last years). A4 sized when opened. Printed in black&white on beige eco-friendly paper. The cost (shipping included) is 25USD.