Embroidered Dress from Palestine

Traditional dress embroidered from Palestine.

Dimensions: Bust width 36", shoulder width across 15", sleeve length 22", shoulder to hem length 53", hip width 40".

Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery (tatriz in Arabic) is a beautiful example of Palestinian handicraft. Historically, this work was typically produced by village and Bedouin women in a wide variety of styles. Palestinian women express their creativity, culture, and sense of regional identity through this rich artistic tradition, characterized by elaborate patterns and vibrant colors.