Sewing education books

The author, Wadaw Kamel Qawar, wrote the book "Palestinian Embroidery" in English.

هذه الخيوط من نوع "مولينا" المخصص للتطريز اليدوي وهي خيوط قطنية عالية الجودة تتكون كل شلة منها من ست فتلات قابلة للفصل ليتسنى التحكم في كثافة الغرزة حسب نوع القماش المستخدم. وتتميز هذه المجموعة بلمعة واضحة ونعومة فائقة ناتجة عن معالجة القطن لضمان سهولة الانزلاق أثناء العمل وثبات الألوان ومقاومتها للبهتان مع مرور الوقت وكثرة الغسيل. يبلغ طول الشلة الواحدة ثمانية أمتار ويظهر عليها رقم المقاس القياسي خمسة وعشرين الذي يسهل عملية اختيار الإبر المناسبة لها. وتستخدم هذه الخيوط بشكل أساسي في فن الكنفا والتطريز البرازيلي وتزيين الملابس التقليدية بالإضافة إلى الأعمال اليدوية المختلفة مثل حياكة أساور الصداقة نظراً لتعدد درجاتها اللونية التي تتيح تشكيل تدرجات فنية دقيقة واحترافية.

This distinctive embroidery hoop features an octagonal design, combining a classic, elegant look with practicality. The hoop consists of two interlocking pieces: an inner, plain light brown piece to hold the fabric, and a flexible outer piece adorned with wooden carvings that lend it a unique, heritage-inspired aesthetic. An antique-style metal hanging loop at the bottom of the hoop makes it easy to display and hang the finished piece of fabric on the wall immediately after completion, transforming the embroidery from a simple handmade project into a complete decorative piece ready to be displayed.

This fabric is the gold standard in the world of fine embroidery, combining the structural precision and durability that professional designers and hobbyists alike require. This 5-thread interlock fabric provides a sturdy and reliable base for your textile, carpet, and embroidery projects.

It is a high-quality cotton thread spool from the "ÖZVER" brand, and is technically known as "Iris" (Iris) threads, which are distinguished by their durability and color stability. This type of thread is mainly used to perform fine handicrafts that require precision and consistency in stitches, such as crochet works that include tablecloths and art pieces, in addition to hand embroidery and various hand sewing tasks that require a strong thread that ensures the quality of the final product with a size of 20 grams

DMC yarns (specifically the Mouliné Spécial variety) are considered the global gold standard in the world of embroidery and crafts. Founded in the 18th century, this French company has been synonymous with quality and variety ever since. Each skein is 80 meters long and weighs 12 grams.

The book is not just a picture book, but a "practical guide" specifically designed to preserve the "peasant stitch" (cross stitch) and protect it from extinction or cultural theft, by presenting it in a precise geometric style that is easy to teach to new generations and non-Arabic speakers.

The book "A Guide to Palestinian Embroidery" is the result of a collaborative effort by two Palestinian visual artists, Suleiman Mansour and Nabil Anani. This endeavor spanned several years of theoretical study, field research, drawing, and sketching. The book includes a theoretical chapter serving as a general introduction to understanding the nature, history, development, and functions of Palestinian embroidery. It also features 642 patterns derived from Palestinian embroidery motifs found on dozens of pieces of traditional Palestinian clothing.

This tool is used to make wall hangings, pillows, or even to decorate clothes, and is faster than traditional embroidery and gives a three-dimensional look.

These pens have the unique feature that their ink disappears when exposed to heat (such as ironing), making them an ideal tool for temporarily marking designs or labels on fabrics while working.

This book represents the culmination of over twenty years of in-depth research and study into the origins of Palestinian embroidery and the development of Palestinian dresses in various museums around the world. It traces the evolution of Arab textile arts from antiquity through the Middle Ages to the present day, documenting the development of the dress and textile arts in different regions of Palestine during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is adorned with over five hundred color photographs from the renowned Farah and Hanan Munir Collection, including embroidered textiles, traditional dresses, women's village headwear, abayas, coats, belts, and men's shoes. The book comprises 552 full-color pages with a hard cover.

A spool of gold reed thread with a strong metallic sheen, this durable thread is specially used to add a touch of luxury and sophistication to clothing and furnishings. Ideal for creating designs that require intricate, shimmering details similar to traditional hand embroidery, this thread is perfectly compatible with both machine embroidery and professional handwork that emphasizes precise color distribution and luster. Reed thread's ability to withstand high machine speeds makes it a staple choice for traditional garment and embroidery projects that demand high quality and consistent aesthetic appeal.