The Art of Palestinian Embroidery

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175 pp. hardback binding in d/w, colored illustrations, title gilt of spine, minor tear of the dust jacket and cover at the spine edge; otherwise, the book is in mint condition, new The Palestinian folk art a rich and fascinating history. Silk thread and embroidery, together with and expanding repertoire of symbols, are known to have made their way from China to the Holly Land along the Silk and Spice Routes before being introduced to Europe by Christian saints, holy men and pilgrims.