Palestinian Embroidery

by shelagh-weir-shahid-serene-serene-shahid, Serene Shahid

Palestinian cross stitch embroidery is remarkable for its elaborate patterns & vibrant colours. This book gives the background to this rich artistic tradition.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

48 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 1988

Reviews

[Horus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful small book contains what may be a now, or soon to be, lost art. Palestinian embroidery can be dated back at least to the early 1800’s, and as with many other embroidered items in the greater middle east, the colours and patterns define the origins. This particular book, describing a particular museum collection, is primarily about cross stitch including the history, how to’s, colours and patterns. There are many good colour photos herein as well as charts for reproduction. The author also goes to the effort of discussing what specific colours of currently available cotton threads would be the most appropriate for use. This is an excellent book for those interested in Palestine, cultural art, and/or embroidery.

[Ruth Temple · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patterns and techniques of traditional clothing; lots of well-done photos.