Traditional Tatreez Embroidery Wrapping Paper - Eco-Friendly Celebration of Palestinian Craft
Wrap your gifts in a tapestry of tradition with our Tatreez Embroidery Wrapping Paper. Featuring the historic elegance of Palestinian tatreez, each sheet is a homage to a craft over 3,000 years in the making.Tatreez is a unique form of cross-stitch embroidery originating from Palestine, characterized by its method of stitching without a frame or hoop. The sewing technique involves bringing the needle in and out of the fabric in one motion, resulting in a distinct nubbly texture, differing from the smoother European cross-stitch created through a stab-stitch method. Commonly used in garment decoration, tatreez features various symbols like birds, trees, and flowers, with different colors and patterns serving to signify social and community status. Notably, the colors in a traditional Palestinian dress, known as a thobe, often indicate the wearer's geographic origin.This paper not only encases your presents but also carries the whispers of a rural lifestyle, steeped in culture and artisa