Das Jaida Journal

What Is Tatreez? Palestinian Embroidery, Explained

Tatreez is traditional Palestinian embroidery — a cross-stitch art passed from mother to daughter for generations. Its motifs and colours once told you a woman's village, region, and stage of life ...

What Does the Keffiyeh Pattern Mean? A Cultural Guide

The keffiyeh is a traditional woven cotton scarf from the Middle East, and in Palestine the black-and-white version became a national symbol. Its pattern is most commonly read as three motifs: a fi...