Introduction to Tatreez: Embroider a Multipurpose Inset

Experience the artistry of Tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery, renowned for its intricate designs featuring symbolic motifs such as birds, trees, and flowers. Embark on a journey with Wafa Ayyad, a master embroiderer from the Folklife Center of Northern NJ, across three sessions. Delve into the foundational stitches of Tatreez as you immerse yourself in its cultural significance. Under Wafa's guidance, embroider a captivating inset adorned with a diverse array of traditional images, each carrying profound meanings waiting to be discovered. We'll sew directly onto a rectangular inset can be sewn onto a bag, the back of a denim jacket, framed and hung on a wall or laid on a wooden tray. The possibilities are endless.

This class is co-sponsored by The Folklife Center of Northern NJ.