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2008

Overview

This hand embroidered greeting card was made in a Woman’s Co-operative in Jabal al-Hoss, one of the poorest areas in Syria in 2008. The co-operative, with outside support, enables the women, many who are illiterate, to become self-sufficient. The brightly coloured embroidery, depicts flowers, animals, mosques and scenes from their daily life. This card depicts a mosque, two houses, two trees and agricultural land.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-78-VC2000.133

Item type

Objects

Width

85 mm

Height or length

115 mm

Year

2008

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