{"product_id":"sana-3-1-1","title":"Sana-3-1-1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"story-title\"\u003eStars and Feathers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Tatreez, delicate geometric shapes, floral motifs, and abstract designs come together to create captivating compositions. This pattern features octagrams, known as the Moon of Bethlehem motif, with feathers at the corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"artist-title\"\u003eSana\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSana lives in the village of Umm Tuba in East Jerusalem. She was born and raised in Ramle, in a large household with eight siblings, her parents, and grandparents. She learned embroidery from her mother, who was always working on new pieces. Sana loved accompanying her mother to choose special fabrics and threads. Her mother even embroidered her wedding dress, a cherished piece that Sana still keeps. Today, Sana continues this tradition by embroidering wedding dresses for her daughters. \n\nFor Sana, embroidery is a way to preserve her family's history and the cultural heritage of Palestinian villages, many of which were destroyed in wars. Through embroidery, the knowledge of unique patterns, colors, and techniques from each village is kept alive. Sana is part of a group of women in East Jerusalem who regularly meet to embroider and share knowledge, preserving these traditions without formal academic training but through deep skill and dedication.\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":45996769640667,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/7588\/files\/Sana-3-1-1.png?v=1725893615","url":"https:\/\/rurbanstudio.com\/products\/sana-3-1-1","provider":"Roots Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}