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201623 minPGdocumentary

The Embroiderers

201623 minPGdocumentary

Commissioned for a 2016 exhibition, 23 minutes of personal interviews reveal the hand-embroidery traditions of Palestinian women and their cultural significance.

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Commissioned for a 2016 exhibition, 23 minutes of personal interviews reveal the hand-embroidery traditions of Palestinian women and their cultural significance.

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Maeve Brennandirector

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Palestinian women discuss their hand-embroidery techniques in this 2016 documentary. Commissioned for the exhibition At the Seams: A Political History of Palestinian Embroidery, the film features personal interviews that showcase their skills. The women connect their embroidery to the traditions and symbols of their homeland. The documentary runs for 23 minutes and presents the cultural significance of their craft.

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