The Contemporary Relevance of Palestinian Tatreez

“When people wear Palestinian embroidery, it’s not just decorative. It's beautiful, of course, but it is saying something,” says author Joanna Barakat.

The Contemporary Relevance  of Palestinian Tatreez
Joanna Barakat, "Heart Strings" (2017), acrylic, spray paint, and cotton thread on canvas (photo by Jonathan Gibbons, all images courtesy the artist and Saqi Books, unless otherwise noted)