Opening of the exhibition

The Palestinian traditional wedding

The exhibition was opened in The Arts and Crafts Village on Tuesday 18 March in the presence of Mr. Mohamad Akram Hillis, the general manager of the Municipality of Gaza, and Mr. Abdul Fattah Humaid and Mr. Issa Tarazi, members of the Municipal Council and a crowd of artists and concerned people.

What is the exhibition about?
The exhibition contains hand works made by the artist Miss Nisreen. All of the pieces are from Palestinian tradition such as Garments, embroidered Shawls, Sheets, Cushions, Mirrors, Clocks and Trays. It also includes panels of the traditional Palestinian Wedding which represents the history of Palestinians and there nuptials and folklore in traditional garments. The exhibition also includes woolen toys for children, bouquets of dried roses, embroidered clothes, handbags and others. The visitor will see a beautiful corner of an old Arabian "Divan" with all its contents: Cushions, Brazier, Pots, Mihbash, Mis'han, Mihmasah, Quern, handbags and Rugs. This exhibition is the first of its kind held in the Village which represents the history of Palestine traditions in all its shapes and types. The visitors were so impressed and expressed there admiration and pleasure.