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Syrian Jewelry as a Chronicle of Survival

Syrian Jewelry as a Chronicle of Survival

Yasmine Dabbous

Syrian jewelry, from gold filigree to glass beads, tells a story of resilience in the face of conflict. Artisans in Syria have long created jewelry that reflects both the beauty...

Syrian Jewelry as a Chronicle of Survival

Yasmine Dabbous

Syrian jewelry, from gold filigree to glass beads, tells a story of resilience in the face of conflict. Artisans in Syria have long created jewelry that reflects both the beauty...

Under Fire: Bergama Rug Weaving Tradition

Under Fire: Bergama Rug Weaving Tradition

Yasmine Dabbous

Our traditions are under fire and we, at MAJAL Design School, condemn the attacks on intangible heritage in addition, of course, to the killing and destruction of human life and...

Under Fire: Bergama Rug Weaving Tradition

Yasmine Dabbous

Our traditions are under fire and we, at MAJAL Design School, condemn the attacks on intangible heritage in addition, of course, to the killing and destruction of human life and...

Palestinian Tatreez: Stories of Resistance and Reminder of Identity

Palestinian Tatreez: Stories of Resistance and ...

Yasmine Dabbous

Tatreez embroidery serves as an intricate historical record, stitching together stories of place, family, and resilience. Each piece of tatreez represents the land and memories of Palestine, with designs that...

Palestinian Tatreez: Stories of Resistance and ...

Yasmine Dabbous

Tatreez embroidery serves as an intricate historical record, stitching together stories of place, family, and resilience. Each piece of tatreez represents the land and memories of Palestine, with designs that...

Jewelry as a Chronicle of Wartime Lebanon

Jewelry as a Chronicle of Wartime Lebanon

Yasmine Dabbous

Throughout Lebanon's history, jewelry has been a silent witness to resilience in the face of adversity. From handcrafted silver necklaces to traditional gold bracelets, Lebanese artisans have used jewelry to...

Jewelry as a Chronicle of Wartime Lebanon

Yasmine Dabbous

Throughout Lebanon's history, jewelry has been a silent witness to resilience in the face of adversity. From handcrafted silver necklaces to traditional gold bracelets, Lebanese artisans have used jewelry to...

Turning Coins into Treasures in Lebanon

Turning Coins into Treasures in Lebanon

Yasmine Dabbous

Coins have always held more than just monetary value. In Lebanon, they tell stories of history, trade, and craftsmanship. For centuries, artisans have used coins not only as currency but...

Turning Coins into Treasures in Lebanon

Yasmine Dabbous

Coins have always held more than just monetary value. In Lebanon, they tell stories of history, trade, and craftsmanship. For centuries, artisans have used coins not only as currency but...

The Rich Tradition of Lebanese Sericulture

The Rich Tradition of Lebanese Sericulture

Yasmine Dabbous

Silk production, or sericulture, has deep roots in Lebanon, dating back to the 19th century when the country was a hub for silk production in the region. The delicate threads...

The Rich Tradition of Lebanese Sericulture

Yasmine Dabbous

Silk production, or sericulture, has deep roots in Lebanon, dating back to the 19th century when the country was a hub for silk production in the region. The delicate threads...