Tatreez is an elaborate hand-embroidery and an ancient Palestinian craft characterised by remarkable beauty and complexity. In Palestine today tatreez is seen to embody many forms of personal and public resistance. Beginning with an introduction to the regional diversity of historic Palestinian dress, Rachel Dedman's new publication Stitching the Intifada traces the politicisation of embroidery after the Nakba of 1948 from its evolution into a symbol of the nation, to its powerful presence during the First Intifada and reimagining by contemporary artists. Proceeds from this book will be donated to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, whose mission is to provide humanitarian assistance as well as health and social services to Palestinians whenever and wherever needed.
