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Jan 2025
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S3E2. Digitalizing Tatreez with Tasneem

Tatreez Talk
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Send us Fan Mail 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 beau ... Show More
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