Traditional Palestinian Costume

“Stunningly gorgeous! This is a work of passionate commitment and unstinting dedication. Its comprehensiveness, density, elegance and sheer beauty are a tribute both to the subject and the author.” – Dr. Walid Khalidi, Harvard University
“[A] monumental volume, this inspiring contribution testifies to the Palestinian people’s unwavering commitment to the belief that their right to national and human dignity is irreversible and its realization is inevitable.” – Dr. Clovis Maksoud
“[A] magnificent work of deep love; among the most elegant artistic productions between two covers I have seen. Meeting this book is like opening a treasure box… a gift to the Palestinian nation, the Arab heritage, and indeed the cultural legacy of the world.” – Dick Doughty, Saudi Aramco World
“[A] mesmerizing must-have coffee table book … It documents costumes from antiquity to modern times, categorizing regional specificities, especially since the late 19th century onwards. Superbly illustrated-the book counts no less than 500 photographs documenting abayas, head gear, sashes, and the all-important brides’ trousseaus, which young girls would start working on from their early teens.” – Elle (Middle East)
“This spectacularly beautiful production is a major contribution to recording a critically endangered costume heritage. Elegantly boxed, with hundreds of splendid photographs, many of them full page, as well as a small selection of old photographs, paintings and prints, and images of jewelry and household accessories, the book is a treasure chest of information … The dresses are stunning with every kind of technique—from counted thread work, to brilliant and modern looking patchwork effects, to Ottoman-style couching … a valuable resource for the history of costume.” – Caroline Stone, Saudi Aramco World

Hanan Karaman Munayyer

Hanan Karaman Munayyer, a Palestinian-American, is co-founder and president of the Palestinian Heritage Foundation. She has researched and lectured on Palestinian textile arts at colleges, universities, and museums for over thirty years.

Dr. Hanan Mikhael Ashrawi

Dr. Hanan Mikhael Ashrawi is a Palestinian politician, activist, and scholar.

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