Description
Beautiful hand-embroidered Table runner with arabic calligraphy, made by Sulafa UNRWA who operates in Gaza. These scarves were sourced from Jordan which has a large population of displaced Palestinians.
140cm x 54cm
Sulafa UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees) provides meaningful and sustainable income for women, giving them access to the local and international market. 1.8 million Palestinians live in Gaza; about 70% are refugees with 80% dependent on international aid. www.unrwa.org
Sulafa ensures that a traditional art form is kept alive as part of Palestinian cultural identity.