{"product_id":"huludabucaf-5-1-p","title":"HuludAbuCaf-5-1-P","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003eMoon of Bethlehem\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe octagram, symbolizing the heavenly bodies, is one of the most common motifs in Tatreez embroidery. Known as the \"Moon of Bethlehem\" it appears commonly in the artistic compositions of Palestinian embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"artist-title\"\u003eHulud Abu Caf\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHulud Abu Caf was born and resides in the village of Sur Baher. She began learning embroidery from her mother and grandmother when she was just seven years old. She continued this craft throughout her life, and after marriage, she turned embroidery into her occupation. When her husband fell ill and was unable to work, Hulud focused on creating a variety of products, including bags, pillows, gifts, and wedding clothes. Today, she embroiders as part of a group of Palestinian women in East Jerusalem, finding joy and fulfillment in her work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"tribe-title\"\u003ePalestinian\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe women embroiderers of East Jerusalem live in a village called Sur Baher, with some hailing from nearby Palestinian villages south of Jerusalem. While deeply rooted in their Palestinian identity, they also forge meaningful connections and integration with Western Israeli society. Their coexistence is evident in the friendship and interpersonal relationships they maintain with women from West Jerusalem and Israelis in general, including participating in joint meetings for embroidery, with the support of the Jerusalem Municipality Center.\n\nHistorically, the colorful Palestinian embroidery adorned with gold threads was reserved for royalty and nobility as it was crafted by skilled artisans. Traditionally created by women at home, this art reflects their beliefs and traditions, wonderfully preserving the multicultural heritage of erstwhile Palestine through ancient motifs and knowledge passed down through generations.\n\nPalestinian embroiderers typically learn their craft from their mothers, using traditional techniques and patterns from villages like Bethlehem, Negev, Jaffa, Tiberias, and Hait Khalil, and sometimes incorporate modern patterns such as flowers and decorative motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rootsstudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45996763087067,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/HuludAbuCaf-5-1-P.png?v=1725893754","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/huludabucaf-5-1-p","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}