Palestine
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[T-L-R] Thobe Mukhmal, Palestinian Territories, circa 1920. Cotton on cotton dress with stem stitch embroidery. The qabeh [chest panel] is comprised of wardet el-sham [damask roses] in a traditional Quaker design. Griffins and large waraq ʹinab [vines] extend in vertical lines across the skirt. ©Des Brambley . Jericho, a Palestinian oasis city on the far western border of the West Bank near the Dead Sea. © Greg Holland. [B-L-R] Kilim, Caucasus, circa 1900. Floor covering in a complex weave with yildiz [stars]and geometric patterns. © Des Brambley. Thobe Abyad, Palestinian Territories, mid 20 th century. Childʹs garment with hand-stitched cross stitch detailing. The qabeh [chest panel] has a qurs el-taj [crown disc] in the center, surrounded by nakhel ʹaali [tall palm]. Sarou [cypress trees] and more nakhel ʹaali trim the rest of the dress with enclosed by borders of small flowers. © Amanda Lempke
Detail image of Thobe Abyad, Qa;amoun, Syria. 19 th century. Handwoven linen dress, cross stitched with naturally dyed silk floss to create elaborate details of wardet el-sham [damask rose], ollaiq [leeches], and reesh [feathers]. The expansive nature of the design indicates this would have been created for a married woman in her childbearing years. © Des Brambley
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