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Tatreez Talk
Tatreez Talk is a the podcast that stitches together the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroidery! Join us as we chat with talented embroiderers and artists, sharing their stories, inspirations, and the cultural significance behind each meticulously crafted piece. Thread your needle, press play, and let the stories unfold…one stitch at a time.
Tatreez Talk
S1E2. The Value of Tatreez with Sara from Deerah
2. THE VALUE OF TATREEZ WITH SARA FROM DEERAH
SARA JAYYUSI IS THE FOUNDER OF DEERAH (@deerah.co), a small tatreez design house that sheds light on the art of Palestinian embroidery and challenges deep-seated prejudices against Palestinian culture.
The big question that we explore together include the valuation of tatreez and how this plays into pricing tatreez. There is so much to unpack and we’re confident we’ll be bringing Sara back for a future episode.
In the meantime, find your next tatreez piece - handmade or machine - at Deerah while listening to this episode!
You’ll hear about:
>> 2:24: Deerah’s origin story
>> 7:42: Community with the embroiderers behind Deerah’s handmade pieces
>> 11:30: Storytelling through Deerah’s tatreez experience
>> 16:50: Value vs. price of tatreez
>> 22:50: Tatreez as a respected form of employment
>> 25:25: How does/should someone get paid for tatreez?
>> 32:30: The Madini vs. Fallahi nuances in Palestinian culture
>> 39:35: Incorporating Madini/Fallahi in Deerah’s tatreez collections
>> 43:55: Sara’s tatreez resources
>> 48:14: The importance of a stitchable, breathable fabric
>> 52:00: Tiers of aggression against Palestinians and tatreez as resistance
>> 59:33: Lina & Amanne reflect on the first guest of Tatreez Talk!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
>> Tatreez books (that we’re aware of) and where you can find them
>> Threads of Identity by Widad Kawar
Follow us @tatreeztalk
Follow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe
