{"product_id":"palestiniandress-9","title":"Palestinian","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003ePalestinian Dress Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery around the neck and front is a key feature of traditional clothing in many cultures. In Palestinian dresses, this embroidery often forms a large triangular pattern around the neck opening. Handcrafted with silk thread on wool, linen, or cotton bases, it not only embellishes the garment but also serves a protective function. Believed to shield the wearer from the “evil eye” by incorporating amulet motifs, beads, and jewels, the embroidery guards sensitive areas such as the head, neck, and chest. In addition to this, vertical panels of embroidery run down the dress from the waist.\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 Zur Bahr, with some hailing from nearby Palestinian villages south of Jerusalem. Alongside their native Palestinian identity, they manage to create a bridge to 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.Historically, colorful Palestinian embroidery highlighted with gold threads was reserved for royalty and nobility as it was crafted by skilled professionals. Traditionally done by women at home, this art reflected their beliefs and traditions, wonderfully preserving the multicultural heritage of erstwhile Palestine through ancient motifs and knowledge passed down through generations.Palestinian women 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":45996912115931,"sku":"PalestinianDress-9","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/PalestinianDress-9.jpg?v=1724904316","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/palestiniandress-9","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}