Palestinian embroidery, or tatreez, has always been considered a significant part of the national Palestinian heritage and a representative of the Palestinian identity and culture. Inherited across generations, the threads of this folk art formed bonds between the grandmothers, mothers, and daughters as they transferred its techniques and stitches intergenerationally. This kit, perfect for art and textile lovers of all ages, comes from Khoyoot, a social enterprise from Jordan. The ABCs of Palestinian Embroidery kit was launched as a way of transferring cultural heritage to the younger generations by introducing kids to embroidery. The Kit Includes: Links to videos: Simple steps by Tata Huda and her two grandchildren, Yasmeen and Faris, who guide you through the embroidery projects A wooden embroidery hoop with fabric and embroidery patterns from our Palestinian heritage 9 wooden cross stitch blanks in the following shapes: 3 key chains: Cypress tree (Saru), the map of Jordan and, and the map of Palestine 2 Necklaces: Star and butterfly Traditional Palestinian dress (Thob), grape leaf, olive tree branch, and heart 9 Different colors of thread 2 Needles Practicing embroidery can improve kids' levels of concentration and focus while also teaching them to be patient and dedicated. This kit can also improve your kids’ eye-hand coordination, while giving them the chance to express their ideas creatively, away from the screens and the platforms of social media, in a manner that will increase their confidence in themselves and their artistic and manual abilities. This experience will cultivate a beautiful bonding experience with your kids, with quality time well spent, as you both explore the worlds of Palestinian Embroidery.
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