Palestinian Heritage Centre - in pictures


  • Palestinian Heritage Centre owner Maha Saca, centre, in traditional dress. All photos: Palestinian Heritage Centre
    Palestinian Heritage Centre owner Maha Saca, centre, in traditional dress. All photos: Palestinian Heritage Centre
  • A modern dress with traditional embroidery found at the centre.
    A modern dress with traditional embroidery found at the centre.
  • A modern cushion cover with a pattern from Jenin.
    A modern cushion cover with a pattern from Jenin.
  • Traditional Bethlehem bridal headcoverings, decorated with dowry coins.
    Traditional Bethlehem bridal headcoverings, decorated with dowry coins.
  • Another traditional pattern made into a modern cushion cover.
    Another traditional pattern made into a modern cushion cover.
  • Making them is slow and laborious. But the sale of the cushion covers provides an income for women living in Bethlehem refugee camps.
    Making them is slow and laborious. But the sale of the cushion covers provides an income for women living in Bethlehem refugee camps.
  • A modern cushion cover made by the women of Bethlehem's refugee camps.
    A modern cushion cover made by the women of Bethlehem's refugee camps.
  • A modern dress with traditional embroidery.
    A modern dress with traditional embroidery.
  • Vibrant patterns are now used to make large cushions.
    Vibrant patterns are now used to make large cushions.
  • A modern cushion cover, with traditional embroidery.
    A modern cushion cover, with traditional embroidery.