Stitching Identity: Thobes & Resistance with Nada

In this powerful episode of Siti’s Stories, we sit down with Nada, founder of Teta’s Legacy, to explore the cultural significance and enduring beauty of Palestinian thobes and tatreez embroidery. Nada shares how these traditional garments are more than clothing — they are woven archives of memory, identity, and resistance.

We discuss the history embedded in every stitch, the regional variations of thobes, and how the legacy of women like Widad Kawar, who has worked tirelessly to document and preserve Palestinian dress, continues to inspire her work. Nada also reflects on her hopes to spark a renewed love for tatreez and thobes among younger generations — reminding us that these textiles are living stories passed from one hand to the next.

🧵 Want to learn more about the stories behind Palestinian thobes? Check out the book "Threads of Identity" by Widad Kawar available at the Palestine Museum US.

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