Blogs: Palestinian Handicrafts

Glass vessels were rare in Palestine and Syria in the Late Bronze Age. Some vessels were dedicated to temples and shrines. Others were heating glass to make an aroma bottle found in tombs. So you can get every shape, size, color, and ornamentation of such ... Afterwards, another craftsman, with very different handicraft skills, takes over the bottle in order to engrave the shaped glass with designs. Extra care is required in cutting into the strong but delicate glass. ...

Once we have come up with that place we start researching the type of handicrafts that one particular region has to offer; or the types of colors and patterns are used within that county's aesthetic culture. ... Proceeds from our first collection went to bringing medical supplies to Darfur, from the second went to bringing medical supplies to Palestinian children, and the last collection went to the Coral Gardens coral reef reconstruction program (which also employs local ...