S2E2. GIFTING HERITAGE THROUGH TATREEZ WITH MARY
MARY IS A PALESTINIAN-ITALIAN ("PALESTALIAN") TATREEZ ARTIST FROM CHICAGO WHO IS NOW IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA (@TATREEZWITHMARY). Together, we explore her deep connection to Palestine and her journey with tatreez. From building a strong Palestinian community in the US through the art of embroidery to her personal experiences of moving to Virginia and connecting with the women in her family, Mary shares heartfelt stories that highlight the significance of tradition and heritage.
There is a call for a lost thobe from her family, a meant-to-be thobe rescue, and stories that will make you laugh! Don’t miss the fun moments and make sure to take note of baby bibs with tatreez gifting etiquette…
You’ll hear about:
>> 1:23: Mary’s connection to Palestine
>> 2:53: Building community amongst Palestinians in the US through tatreez
>> 8:17: Mary’s tatreez journey
>> 11:22: Moving to Virginia
>> 14:10: Connecting to the women in her family
>> 17:00: Searching for Mary’s family’s dresses
>> 21:00: Practicing with family members
>> 22:31: Mary’s thobe rescue
>> 29:20: Mary’s thobe & the Tatreez Retreat community
>> 36:19: What Mary’s working on right now
>> 42:53: Mary’s life lessons from tatreez
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