The display is dedicated to Maryam and Abdullah, who were killed by an air strike at the hands of the Israeli Occupation Forces two days after their wedding. The exhibit features the traditional dress of Qastina village, which was depopulated in 1948, and traditional bridal handkerchiefs crafted by women in Gaza Refugee Camp in Jordan.

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The Fatima House
An exhibition held at the Asia Culture Centre in Gwangju, South Korea, offering a glimpse into the culture and daily life of West Asia — including Jordan, Palestine, and Syria — through the symbolic figure of “Fatima,” who welcomes visitors into her home.

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Gaza Calling
The exhibit opened in October 2023, just days after the deadly strike on Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, as we began to grapple with the weight of terror that deepened with each passing moment of Israel’s siege on the Strip. The exhibition traces the modern history of Gaza through its traditional textiles, alongside the showcasing…

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Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery
The 'Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery' exhibition at Kettle's Yard University of Cambridge featured key pieces from the Widad Kawar Collection. It explored the historical life and contemporary significance of Palestinian embroidery.

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Syrian Glory: Costume Exhibition in Honour of a Nation
The conflict in Syria has made many of its nationals refugees all over the world. This exhibition is a reminder that Syrians come from a rich cultural history which had contributed to the traditions and customs of the Middle East and beyond. Motivated by the current conditions in Syria, Widad Kawar decided to display the…

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Woven: The Art Of Traditional Weavings In Jordan
An exhibition about the story of weaving through the woven products, the women weavers, and the tools of their practice. There was focus on the different techniques and uses of Bedouin weaving to preserve a craft with a deep history that has long been an integral part of Jordanian life. The displays included a tent…

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Ya Hafeth Ya Ameen
An exhibition on protective silver adornments from Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Oman.

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Golden Threads of Bethlehem
Tiraz's Centre's first exhibition based on the unique embroidery techniques of Bethlehem and the pioneer women who mastered and exported them to the rest of Palestine.

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‘Naqsh in Tiraz’ Exhibition
Under the patronage of Her Highness Princess Wijdan Al-Hashimi, Naqsh Design House cordially invites you to attend its exhibition 'Naqsh in Tiraz' taking place in Tiraz widad kawar home for arab dress. This exhibition showcases Naqsh's latest collection 'Wihdeh', with which Nisreen & Nermeen Abu Dail introduce the language of embroidary to their pieces. Every…
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