Tatreez, Bordado, Embroidery: Stitching Connections between Palestine, Mexico and Central America
February 17, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Latino Cultural Center
Address
803 S. Morgan, Lecture Center B2, Chicago, IL 60607
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Join us for a brief presentation and hands-on workshop learning the historical significance of the traditional Palestinian embroidery practice, known as tatreez. Learn to stitch the Star of Bethlehem embroidery motif that originated in Palestine and is widely found across Central American and Mexican embroidery. Workshop led by Palestinian artist, Tatreez Jenin. This program kicks off SJP's 2025 Apartheid Week.
All materials provided. Take home your very own tatreez!
Refreshments and snacks will be available. RSVP required--limited capacity.
For access needs or questions, email lcc@uic.edu or call 312-996-3095. The LCC is wheelchair accessible.
Presented by the Latino Cultural Center and Arab American Cultural Center, co-developed by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Mexican Students de Aztlan (MeSA), and cosponsored by the Women's Leadership and Resource Center and Gender and Women's Studies.
Date posted
Feb 11, 2025
Date updated
Feb 12, 2025