warp threads of dyed silk in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

warp threads of dyed silk in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Installation of dyed warp threads for weaving in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Installation of dyed warp threads for weaving in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan's Shop, Old Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan’s Shop, Old Damascus

Drawings by Estibaliz Sienra Iracheta to illustrate processes of textile manufacturing

Drawings by Estibaliz Sienra Iracheta to illustrate processes of textile manufacturing

Examples of embroidery stitches

Examples of embroidery stitches

A female Kurdish tribe leader wearing a screen-printed headscarf called Habari

A female Kurdish tribe leader wearing a screen-printed headscarf called Habari

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Manufacturing of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Manufacturing of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan's Shop, Old Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan’s Shop, Old Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan's Shop, Old Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan’s Shop, Old Damascus

A woman with a screen-printed headscarf called Habari

A woman with a screen-printed headscarf called Habari

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan's Shop, Old Damascus

Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan’s Shop, Old Damascus

A sample of the handprinted fabric prepared for the women of Douma.

A sample of the handprinted fabric prepared for the women of Douma.

Hand printed fabric combining plant and animal motifs

Hand printed fabric combining plant and animal motifs

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

A warping machine in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

A warping machine in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

INTERACTIVE HERITAGE MAP OF SYRIA

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Preparation of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Preparation of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Preparation of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Preparation of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

Jacquard-cartons with holelines for weaving design patterns

Jacquard-cartons with holelines for weaving design patterns

Stories

A woman showing a woven saddle bag with embroidery

A woman showing a woven saddle bag with embroidery

Brocade in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Brocade in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Temporary title for Image 120244

Temporary title for Image 120244

Sample catalogue for silk fabrics, textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Sample catalogue for silk fabrics, textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Parking spaces infront of the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Parking spaces infront of the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Hubert Mezannar, son of Antoine Elias Mezannar. In the background is the certificate of a gold medal, the family won in 1936 on an international fair

Hubert Mezannar, son of Antoine Elias Mezannar. In the background is the certificate of a gold medal, the family won in 1936 on an international fair