In a workshop in an infamous refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian women practice an ancient art form — as a livelihood, and ...

The embroidery features complex motifs. Kitamura says each pattern has a story, and there are regional variations between the pieces. "In Palestine, it was a tradition to tailor one outfit with ...

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