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Bayan Fares on How She Turned Her Passion for T...
In this Oral History Interview conducted by the Arab American National Museum, Bayan Fares talks about her family’s Palestinian heritage and roots, the generations long practice of Tatreez in her family,...
Bayan Fares on How She Turned Her Passion for T...
In this Oral History Interview conducted by the Arab American National Museum, Bayan Fares talks about her family’s Palestinian heritage and roots, the generations long practice of Tatreez in her family,...
Tatreez as a Form of Healing for Palestinians
Collective trauma requires collective healing. Earlier this Fall, Dr Sawssan Ahmed, a task force member and clinical psychologist, reached out and informed me of the creation of the Culturally Informed Trauma and...
Tatreez as a Form of Healing for Palestinians
Collective trauma requires collective healing. Earlier this Fall, Dr Sawssan Ahmed, a task force member and clinical psychologist, reached out and informed me of the creation of the Culturally Informed Trauma and...
How Can a Palestinian Thobe Be an Act of Resist...
Taking on the endeavor and long journey of creating a thobe can have different meanings for different stitches. It is such a personal experience that infuses the stitcher's individuality into...
How Can a Palestinian Thobe Be an Act of Resist...
Taking on the endeavor and long journey of creating a thobe can have different meanings for different stitches. It is such a personal experience that infuses the stitcher's individuality into...
Recognized in Arab America's 30 Under 30 List
I am honored to have been selected for the Arab America 30 Under 30 list for the class of 2024 in recognition of my work preserving, teaching, and designing tatreez. It’s an...
Recognized in Arab America's 30 Under 30 List
I am honored to have been selected for the Arab America 30 Under 30 list for the class of 2024 in recognition of my work preserving, teaching, and designing tatreez. It’s an...
An Essay Poem on Gaza: I Get to Hold ThReadS In...
The poem below is written in a form called a braided essay. If you're unfamiliar, a braided essay is one that weaves two or more distinct threads into a single story. This...
An Essay Poem on Gaza: I Get to Hold ThReadS In...
The poem below is written in a form called a braided essay. If you're unfamiliar, a braided essay is one that weaves two or more distinct threads into a single story. This...
What's The Difference: Beginner vs Advanced Kit?
We're so glad you're interested in learning tatreez! Both tatreez kits available in our online shop are easily accessible to beginners and will walk you through instructions step by step. The main difference...
What's The Difference: Beginner vs Advanced Kit?
We're so glad you're interested in learning tatreez! Both tatreez kits available in our online shop are easily accessible to beginners and will walk you through instructions step by step. The main difference...
When Tatreez and Vintage Timepieces Collide
Our Chicago pop-up shop with The Kismet Reserve was a vintage tatreez dream! Let's take a walk through the most memorable details of this event..
When Tatreez and Vintage Timepieces Collide
Our Chicago pop-up shop with The Kismet Reserve was a vintage tatreez dream! Let's take a walk through the most memorable details of this event..
Can I Practice Tatreez as a Non-Palestinian?
The short answer is—yes! Everyone is welcome to practice and learn about tatreez. It is a powerful art form that can help us learn more about about the Palestinian people and their culture. The long...
Can I Practice Tatreez as a Non-Palestinian?
The short answer is—yes! Everyone is welcome to practice and learn about tatreez. It is a powerful art form that can help us learn more about about the Palestinian people and their culture. The long...
What is Tatreez?
Tatreez is an Arabic word that translates to the word "embroidery" in the English language. In today's context, it is often used to refer to Palestinian embroidery, more specifically the...
What is Tatreez?
Tatreez is an Arabic word that translates to the word "embroidery" in the English language. In today's context, it is often used to refer to Palestinian embroidery, more specifically the...
Homage to Ethnically Cleansed Villages
When I design a tatreez piece for Badan, I begin by exploring the historical context of motifs then designing them in a way that carries a poetic meaning. Designing these wooden...
Homage to Ethnically Cleansed Villages
When I design a tatreez piece for Badan, I begin by exploring the historical context of motifs then designing them in a way that carries a poetic meaning. Designing these wooden...
Badan Turns One
Today, December 19, 2023, is a big day for Badan! We officially turn one-years-old after a year filled with many milestones, growth, hard work, and much love from our community.
Badan Turns One
Today, December 19, 2023, is a big day for Badan! We officially turn one-years-old after a year filled with many milestones, growth, hard work, and much love from our community.