Palestinian traditional clothing are the types of clothing historically and sometimes still presently worn by Palestinians. Foreign travelers to Palestine in the 19th and early 20th centuries often co
A Palestinian Arab woman from Ramallah, photographed by the American Colony Photo Department, c. 1929–1946
Chest panel from Gaza dress
A Palestinian woman wearing an embroidered dress associated with rural regions of Palestine, recognized as an integral part of Palestinian folk heritage and traditionally worn during special occasions and celebrations
Palestinian girl of Bethlehem in costume, Ottoman Syria, between 1890 and 1900
Tatreez
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Tatreez is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery. Tatreez, meaning "embroidery" in Arabic, is used to refer to the traditional style of embroidery practiced in Palestine and Palestinian diaspor
Traditional Palestinian clothing
…knowledgeable observers discerning this information from the fabric, colours, cut, and embroidery motifs (or lack thereof) used in the apparel. In 2021, The art of embroidery in Palestine, practices, skills, knowledge and rituals was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Geoff…
Embroidery from Beersheba Dress (Palestinian thobe) early in the 20th century. The red embroidery in Beersheba was worn by married women while the blue by unmarried women/widows.
Village woman's dress (thobe) from Ramallah, 19th century
Palestinian "Intifada Dress" or "Flag Dress"