Tatreez by Inaash

Since 1969, the association Inaash has been dedicated to supporting Palestinian women living in refugee camps in Lebanon through Tatreez, a traditional embroidery technique passed down from mother to daughter. Inaash’s goal is to preserve and promote the beauty of this craft while keeping it alive in today’s world. Since its founding, the association has supported more than 8,000 refugee women by providing them with training, income, and the opportunity to send their children to school.

Tatreez is a form of cross-stitch embroidery whose patterns historically carried geographical, social, and symbolic meanings. Long before displacement, the embroidery served as a visual map of village life, identity, and belonging. Inaash has preserved this knowledge by documenting historical patterns, passing down techniques across generations, and carefully adapting these patterns to contemporary forms. The result is a body of work that honors tradition while remaining relevant to modern life, appearing today in clothing, shawls, jackets, accessories, and decorative objects that carry both aesthetic value and cultural memory.

Opening reception on Thursday, October 22, starting at 6 p.m.
Exhibition open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and holidays.