Palestinian Tatreez Art – Traditional Cross Stitching by Wafa Ayyad

With artist, teacher, and cultural presenter Wafa Ayyad as your guide, learn all about Palestinian Tatreez, a traditional cross stitching art that Palestinian women used to tell their stories, document their experiences, and express themselves through their beautiful designs. Then try the practice yourself. Participants receive a beginner kit and step-by-step guidance so they can practice cross-stitching and begin creating their own Tatreez piece while learning the basic techniques of this historic art form.
Wafa Ayyad is a Palestinian Tatreez artist who learned the art of traditional Palestinian embroidery from her grandmother, continuing a practice that has been lovingly passed down through generations of women. Deeply committed to preserving this cultural heritage, Wafa has spent years teaching and presenting about Tatreez, sharing the history, symbolism, and stories behind its motifs with diverse audiences.