{"product_id":"rashaabuteer-2-1-p","title":"RashaAbuteer-2-1-P","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003eMoon of Bethlehem Pattern\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\"\u003eRasha Abu Teer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasha Abu Teer lives in the village of Umm Tuba in East Jerusalem. Born in Jerusalem, Rasha resides in Umm Tuba, where she has deepened her connection to her roots.\n\nRasha learned embroidery both at school and at home, where her mother expanded her knowledge of the craft. She also acquired additional techniques from friends and neighbors. Today, she practices embroidery professionally, selling her work at bazaars and stores. Although her children do not embroider themselves, they assist her by accompanying her to stores.\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":45996763873499,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/RashaAbuteer-2-1-P.png?v=1725893660","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/rashaabuteer-2-1-p","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}