Traditional Palestinian Costume

Author : Hanan Karaman Munayyer
Publisher : Olive Branch Press
ISBN 13 : 9781623719241
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Traditional Palestinian Costume written by Hanan Karaman Munayyer and published by Olive Branch Press. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical and cultural richness of Palestine is reflected visually in its costume and embroidery. Distinguished by boldness of color, richness of pattern, and diversity of style, and combined with great needlework skill, these textiles have long played an important role in Palestinian culture and identity and manifested themselves in every aspect of Palestinian life. Based on over twenty-five years of extensive field research and the culling of museum resources and publications from around the world, this book presents the most exhaustive and up-to-date study of the origins of Palestinian embroidery and costume--from antiquity through medieval Arab textile arts to the present. It documents region by region the evolution of costume and the textile arts in Palestine in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It is lavishly illustrated with over 500 full-color photographs from the highly praised Munayyer Collection, which includes a whole range of embroidered textiles from traditional costumes and coin headdresses of Palestinian village women to cloaks and jackets worn by village men to belts, sashes, and footwear. The exquisite colors of the silk stitching on natural linens are a feast for the eye. The sumptuous photography and author's well-informed text greatly enrich our appreciation of Palestinian embroidery and make this book a valuable resource that displays this unique art in all its splendor.

Author : Shelagh Weir
Publisher : Arris
ISBN 13 : 9781844370795
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestinian Costume written by Shelagh Weir and published by Arris. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE TRADITIONAL COSTUMES OF THE Palestinian villagers and Bedouin are of exceptional beauty and diversity, especially the festive costumes of the women with their lavish silk embroidery and patchwork and their dramatic headdresses encrusted with coins. This book surveys male and female fashions from the early nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth, and describes the main regional styles of costume, their materials and ornamentation, against the background of Palestinian life and culture. The emphasis throughout the book is on the social and symbolic significance of costume, and the final chapters analyze in detail the language of costume in the context of the wedding. The book is based on extensive field research the author has conducted at intervals since 1967 among Palestinians in Israel, the Occupied Territories, and Jordan. The illustrations include studio photographs of magnificent garments in the British Museum and other collections, archive photographs from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and recent photographs of costumes still made and worn.

Author : Wafa Ghnaim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732931237
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tatreez & Tea written by Wafa Ghnaim and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wafa Ghnaim brings traditional Palestinian embroidery to life by resuscitating its roots as a powerful, provocative, and profound storytelling tool used by Palestinian women for hundreds of years to document their stories, observations, and experiences.

Author : Jehan S. Rajab
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestinian Costume written by Jehan S. Rajab and published by Routledge. This book was released on 1989 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compares styles, textiles, embroidery, and jewelry of townsfolk, villagers, and nomads in different regions. Follows the development of styles from the early 1900's to the present. Many photographs from the time of British control; later photographs are, more courteously, of costumes without people.

Author : Iman Saca
Publisher : Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Embroidering Identities written by Iman Saca and published by Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures. This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embroidering Identities: A Century of Palestinian Clothing is the companion piece to the exhibit held at the Oriental Institute from November 11, 2006 to March 25, 2007. It is an overview of the colourful and distinctive clothing of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Palestine. The richly illustrated text discusses the construction of traditional dresses, the materials and dyes employed, and clothing and embroidery in the years following 1948. Garments from many regions are illustrated and described. The volume includes a glossary of Arabic terms and a checklist to the exhibit.

Author : Yedida Kalfon Stillman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0Y/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestinian Costume and Jewelry written by Yedida Kalfon Stillman and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Shelagh Weir
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780714115917
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestinian Embroidery written by Shelagh Weir and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Leila El Khalidi
Publisher : Saqi Books - Saqi Books
ISBN 13 : 9780863560385
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Palestinian Embroidery written by Leila El Khalidi and published by Saqi Books - Saqi Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Palestinian folk arts have a rich and fascinating history. Silk thread and embroidery, together with an expanding repertoire of symbols, are known to have made their way from China to the Holy Land along the Silk and Spice Routes before being introduced to Europe by Christian saints, holy men and pilgrims. Mainly using cross-stitch, Palestinians have continued to embroider their traditional motifs, giving them their own appellations and developing their own terminology. As clothing was of prime importance, Palestinian women wanted something personal, distinctive and handmade. By adopting the traditional styles and motifs of her area, a woman expressed her wish to identify and be identified with her cultural roots. Samples of late-nineteenth to early-twentieth century Palestinian costumes are considered to be representative of folk art at its best. Through the vicissitudes of war and occupation, Palestinian folk materials have been dispersed, though samples are to be found in published material, in museums outside Palestine and in small private collections. Leila El Khalidi's work in identifying and recording the history and motifs in Palestinian embroidery will be of interest both to craftspeople and to students of folk traditions and is an important step in preserving the Palestinian heritage. The book is illustrated with a detailed appendix showing the principal motifs and with photographs of traditional costumes

Author : Shelagh Weir
Publisher : Interlink Publishing Group Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781566567275
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palestinian Costume written by Shelagh Weir and published by Interlink Publishing Group Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional costumes of the Palestinian villagers and Bedouin are of exceptional beauty and diversity, especially the festive costumes of the women with their lavish silk embroidery and patchwork and their dramatic headdresses encrusted with coins. This book surveys male and female fashions from the early nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth, and describes the main regional styles of costume, their materials and ornamentation, against the background of Palestinian life and culture. The emphasis throughout the book is on the social and symbolic significance of costume, and the final chapters analyze in detail the language of costume in the context of the wedding. The book is based on extensive field research the author has conducted at intervals since 1967 among Palestinians in Israel, the Occupied Territories, and Jordan. The illustrations include studio photographs of magnificent garments in museum collections, archive photographs from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and recent photographs of costumes still made and worn.

Author : Shelagh Weir
Publisher : British museum Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Embroidery from Palestine written by Shelagh Weir and published by British museum Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the intricate patterns and diverse designs of 19th and early 20th century Palestinian village costumes. Palestinian dresses, jackets, head-veils and head-dresses are made from a variety of beautiful fabrics: handwoven cotton or linen, left natural or dyed indigo-blue; and brightly coloured silks, taffetas, velvet and wool. Embroidery from Palestine describes and illustrates diverse decorative techniques and patterns against the backdrop of traditional Palestinian village life and its ceremonies. The examples are drawn from the British Museum's outstanding collection, one of the best in the world, and include some rare and exceptionally beautiful garments.