S3E2. DIGITALIZING TATREEZ WITH TASNEEM

TASNEEM IS A TATREEZ ARTIST, CHEST PANEL FANATIC, AND DIGITALIZER (@tasneemtatreez). Tasneem shares her journey into Palestinian embroidery and how she balances tradition with modernity. From her early days of stitching to becoming a digital pattern creator, her story highlights the resilience and beauty of cultural preservation.

Learn about the art of digitalizing tatreez and the dedication it takes to maintain authenticity while bringing traditional motifs into the digital realm. Tasneem dives into the narratives behind her designs, explaining how each stitch connects to identity, history, and resistance. She also offers practical advice for newcomers who want to explore their own stories through embroidery.

With laughter and engaging moments, this episode captures the heart of storytelling through tatreez. Don’t miss a fun debate on pronunciation, favorite tools, and memorable tatreez mishaps. Tune in to celebrate the power of Palestinian embroidery and its ability to inspire across generations.

You’ll hear about:

>> 1:20: Tasneem’s connection to Palestine

>> 3:50: How Tasneem started tatreez

>> 8:50: Digitalizing, Tasneem’s unique spin to tatreez

>> 18:07: “Imagine you are in a community full of artists”

>> 22:30: Digitalizing chest panels from depopulated Palestinian villages

>> 30:48: What’s next for Tasneem’s tatreez journey

>> 34:40: Recommendations to get started digitalizing

>> 37:11: Biggest lesson from tatreez

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