Wall Hanging large with “Palestine” in Arabic

Beautifully hand embroidered “Palestine” flag in Arabic on beige fabric with red fringing Palestinian colours embroidery and olive tree design. 69cm (72cm with tassel) x 37cm Made by the Palestinian Embroidery Workshop at the Melkite Centre, Ramallah, embroidered on both sides with Cypress pattern, lined and with zip opening. Dimensions: 12.5 x 19 cm The Melkite Palestinian Embroidery Workshop began in 1988 as a response to the desperate need of families at the outbreak of the first Intifada. Women suddenly became breadwinners as men were imprisoned, disabled or deported. Palestinian handcrafts are a symbol of the people and their striving for a normal way of life with a national identity, free of the Israeli occupation of their land. Making beautiful handcrafts gives people dignity and helps them psychologically to survive while living in extremely distressing circumstances.