Hand Embroidered Shawl - Tulips

This is a lovely handmade tatreez shawl with a tulip motif. Soft woven cotton fabric gives the shawl a nice weight and drape while still being versatile to wear anytime of year. Triangle shaped with fringe along one side. Approximately 36” x 36” x 36” 

Orient Touch

After unexpectedly fleeing Gaza in 2024, Sahar Hakoura found herself in a community of women facing similar struggles, usually having to care for injured and sick loved ones with little means of support. Despite not being experienced at the art of embroidery, they managed to learn and create beautiful pieces they could sell. As their workshop grew they gave their business a name and Orient Touch, which now consists of 27 women who work from their apartments, meeting monthly to support each other and share their experiences. Sahar sources threads and fabrics from local shops in Cairo, fostering a connection with the local community. Orient Touch, a fair trade initiative, provides the only means of livelihood for these women and their families.