ROBA IS A PALESTINIAN ARTIST AND PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY PRACTITIONER AND EDUCATOR BASED IN COLORADO, US (@roba.y and @layanorastudio).

This episode is just full of lessons that came out of Roba’s practice of tatreez and let’s just say, one story of her childhood teacher will forever make our hearts full.

Roba reminds us of all the possibilities that can happen through tatreez if you let yourself be open and allow yourself to experiment.

While you’re finding your own unique tatreez design style, make sure you check out her newly launched Etsy shop, website with free designs, and YouTube channel. Roba has put out such incredible content that anybody can interact with at every stage of their tatreez journey!

You’ll hear about:

>> 0:49: Roba’s begins tatreez as a young girl

>> 5:26: Roba is inspired to create her YouTube channel

>> 18:00: Roba’s unique tatreez personality and design style

>> 29:35: How Roba practices tatreez with her mother and sisters now

>> 32:14: Exploring other forms of art that influence tatreez art

>> 38:31: Roba’s design process (hint: tatreez idea journal!)

>> 47:18: Roba’s Etsy shop, inspired by her beautiful daughters

>> 52:59: Roba’s Tatreez lessons

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Links mentioned in this episode:

>> Palestinian Art - From 1850 to the Present by Kamal Boullata

>> Roba’s YouTube channel

>> Roba’s Website

>> Roba’s Etsy Shop

>> Roba’s Instagram (Etsy Shop)

>> Roba’s Instagram (Personal)

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