Tatreez & Tea: Embroidery and Storytelling in the Palestinian Diaspora by Wafa Ghnaim

Please note that this is a black and white copy of the book. - 40 embroidery patterns preserved in the Palestinian diaspora, including six complete sets of patterns to create a full traditional dress (chest, sleeve and panel);- Nine family recipes, including tea, coffee and preserves, passed on through generations of Palestinian women from Safad;- Detailed traditional Palestinian embroidery technique and rare northern Palestinian Arabic craft terminology;- Complete guide to the techniques, meanings and origins of each embroidery thread stitch and color;- Guidance and instructions detailed enough for inexperienced embroiderers, and inspiration ideas for those with needlework experience;- Design histories and meanings of traditional and popular Palestinian embroidery designs in the diaspora, including The Missiles, The Birds, The Snakes, The Ducks, The Scorpions, The Story of Cleopatra, The Gardens, The Tree of Life and The Wheat Harvest.Palestinian tatreez embroidery is a centuries-old