This Week in Palestine - Book Review
Issue no. 8  - May 1999
 
Palestinian Embroidery of the Society of In'ash El Usra, El Bireh
Compiled by: Leyla Akram Nouri 1996

The Society of In'ash El Usra is a pioneering women's society in Palestine, particularly in promoting
Palestinian women's handicrafts most prominent of which is embroidery. Over the years it has developed innovative products and marketed them all over the world. This book documents the special embroidery that Palestinian women produce at the society. With more than eighty pages full of illustrations, photos, and description in English and Arabic, this book gives a comprehensive overview of traditional beautifully embroidered, shawls, cushions, wall hangings, table runners, dresses, jackets, and other products which can be obtained from the society shop. Price: US $15
In'ash el Usra society, El Bireh
Tel. (02) 2401123, 2402876
Fax: (02)2401544

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