Folkglory: Syria, Qalamon Beginner Embroidery Kit

Palestine, Hebron Area Beginner Embroidery Tatreez Kit, Level 2. This kit contains two embroidery samplers that can be sewn into wall hangers or bags. Both samplers feature original tatreez patterns that were derived and meticulously studied from old authentic dresses from the Hebron region of Palestine. The patterns were sourced from dresses from the villages of Dura, al-Dawayima, and al-Qubayba, Palestine circa 1900 - 1920s, from the Widad Kawar Collection.

Contents of kit:

• 2 Aida, 11 count, embroidery fabrics in black  - size: 18 cm X 25  cm

• 1 piece of Syrian Saya fabric kashmir design made in Allepo - size: 18 cm x 50 cm

• 3 embroidery tapestry needles

• DMC embroidery yarns in 9 colours

• Flyers explaining:

• 1. the origin of the Palestinian native dress

• 2. the origin of the Hebron thobe & patterns

• 2 step by step embroidery instruction manuals explaining how to embroider each design in the typical Palestinian cross fallahi stitch

• 2 wooden sticks