Tatreez: How Palestinian women use their dresses as an act of resistance

The watermelon, the “keffiyeh” and the key are not the only symbols of Palestinian resistance against Israeli occupation.

Palestinian women have been using “tatreez”, traditional embroidery, for decades to share their attachment to their land.

TRT World meets an artist in New Jersey who tells stories through stitches.

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[kuminouechi]

What a wonderful and beautiful Palestinian embroidery culture !😮❤

[aWanderersKitchen]

Wow never knew about such beautiful Palestinian dresses. I would love to own one.

[JessicaB]

That is absolutely amazing and beautiful ❤❤

[coleengoodell]

Beautiful and beautifully symbolic of the struggle, the culture and the steadfastness of the Palestinian spirit.

[shaheramhashim]

Hope these symbols are held by the future generations.

[FairoozSachit]

This is amazing way to show your identity brave Palestinian women, we really support all features of this beautiful culture, keep these ((tatreez )) to maintain all tiny details of the Palestinian culture

[AhJodie]

This is very cool! A lot of other cultures do the same thing. It is also very beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[mohabatkhanmalak]

The dresses are so beautiful and elegant, and I like the embroidery 🪡symbols of the different places. This is real art, culture and tradition.🪢

[FilmSpook]

The whole world is seeing the TRUTH about the illegal occupation. There is no turning back. The world is now knowing what Palestinians have been going through for 75+ years. Blessings, Everyone...❤

[aichael]

Cultural dress as an act of resistance ❤I love it

[HidayatUllah-mzbe]

Good culture may Allah subhanho wa Talla gave everyone else

[relaxingsounds]

I didn't know embroidery can be so meaningful. Very interesting, informative, and well done video. Thank you!!

[rayq]

Beautiful, symbolic and meaningful.
I'm praying for the Palestinian people.

[schaudhry]

Mashallah ❤🇵🇸 beautiful story and beautiful clothes. 🎉

[hajjahanisa]

Alhamdulillah❤ would love to have one of the dresses or the book...where???

[saramilad]

It is a form of resistance.. keep it up ✌🏻✌🏽🍉

[StarLight-slok]

I believe many African cultures also do this with the kente fabric. This is absolutely beautiful!

[bmw]

Great People with an amazing and vibrant culture and civilization

[lnoorplaylist]

They will never be able to erase falasteen. All of us will become the representation of falasteen, they won't be able to brainwash our kids bcz we will teach them.

[WeLiveInHope]

Loved this inspirational short story about keeping the Palestinian culture and authentic art alive!! The intricate details & designs are incredible…
May Palestine be freed 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽