'Madeena the Doll' project to promote heritage in Jordan - in pictures


  • Dima Abu Qaoud, founder of the 'Madeena the doll' project, arranges dolls wearing Jordanian and Palestinian traditional costumes, in Amman, Jordan. All photos: Reuters
    Dima Abu Qaoud, founder of the 'Madeena the doll' project, arranges dolls wearing Jordanian and Palestinian traditional costumes, in Amman, Jordan. All photos: Reuters
  • Dolls wearing Jordanian and Palestinian traditional costumes are displayed as part of the 'Madeena the Doll' project.
    Dolls wearing Jordanian and Palestinian traditional costumes are displayed as part of the 'Madeena the Doll' project.
  • Ms Qaoud and Um Hussein design a traditional doll.
    Ms Qaoud and Um Hussein design a traditional doll.
  • Prohect member Bushra Al Abaidi puts together pieces of traditional Palestinian costume.
    Prohect member Bushra Al Abaidi puts together pieces of traditional Palestinian costume.
  • Ms Qaoud takes notes as she stands next to traditional clothes.
    Ms Qaoud takes notes as she stands next to traditional clothes.
  • A passion for fashion and dolls inspired the project, that aims to help preserve and promote Arab heritage.
    A passion for fashion and dolls inspired the project, that aims to help preserve and promote Arab heritage.