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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
S2E10. Connecting Generations with Linda of the Haleemah Project
IN THIS EPISODE, WE’RE JOINED BY LINDA FROM THE HALEEMAH PROJECT (@THEHALEEMAHPROJECT), AN INITIATIVE WHERE SHE, ALONGSIDE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SELLS PATTERNS AND CREATES CUSTOMIZED PIECES FOR DONATIONS. Linda shares her poignant journey of learning tatreez from her grandmother, sharing invaluable tips and techniques that have been passed down through generations. She offers a compelling overview of the Haleemah Project, named in honor of her great-grandmother, who courageously gave birth under an olive tree after being ethnically cleansed in 1948. Through Linda's story, we witness the resilience and strength woven into the art of tatreez.
Linda also discusses her practice with her mother and sisters, illustrating how this cultural craft has fostered deep familial bonds. She highlights the vibrant tatreez community in Edmonton and shares the profound life lessons she has learned from this art form.
Fundraising Initiatives:
- Get a digital pattern and give back to a family in Gaza by DM here.
- Get custom hand-embroidered tatreez on your clothing in exchange for donations to Palestine Emergency Aid. Form link here.
You’ll hear about:
>> 0:42: Linda and her family’s connection to Palestine
>> 2:04: Learning tatreez and tips from Teta
>> 5:10: Tatreez community in Edmonton
>> 6:31: The Haleemah Project
>> 13:45: Linda’s thobe
>> 16:40: Stitching with the women in Linda’s family and community
>> 20:54: Linda’s major life lessons from tatreez
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