Embroidering Palestine, an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman
About this episode
This episode explores the art and political history of embroidery in Palestine through an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman.
This week we explore the art and political history of embroidery in Palestine. Called tatreez in Arabic, the practice of embroidery has served as a form of communication between women for centuries across the region. Guest curator of the MoMu Antwerp exhibition Embroidering Palestine, Rachel Dedman, and Palestinian embroiderer, Fatima Abbadi, join us to speak about the language of tatreez. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guests: Fatima Abbadi, Rachel Dedman
Topics covered
- embroidery
- Palestine
- tatreez
- art
- political history
- women's communication
Keywords
- embroidery
- tatreez
- Palestine
- art
- women's communication
- political history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MoMu Antwerp
Places: Palestine, Arabic
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