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The village of al-Qirata on the northern slope of the Sajur valley, old lime-washed houses visible.
Temporary title for Image 120244
Bassel Abdulwahab covers himself with selfmade woven garments
The Pigeons, old city of Damascus
A flock of pigeons in the old city of Damascus
Cooling bread in the street before storage
Brocade in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus
Sample catalogue for silk fabrics, textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus
Bouquet of flowers and fruits in bowls on the wall cornice in the reception room (Qaʿa) of the Sadir house
Jacquard-cartons with holelines for weaving design patterns
Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family
Spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family
Introducing the blue dye in boiling water to the silk threads. This process is repeated several times until the silk absorbs the blue dye effectively
The interior of a shop in Suq al-Buzuriyya
Hand printed fabric combining plant and animal motifs
Hand printed table cloth from Hama at Hassan’s Shop, Old Damascus
Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water
Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water
Aghabani table cloths with gold and silver threads
Aghabani table cloth
Drawing of a Plangi design
Aghabani table cloth
Aghabani with customized geometric design combining leaves, flowers and branches
Aghabani table cloth with gold and silver threads
Aghabani table cloth with gold and silver threads
Introducing the blue dye in boiling water to the silk threads. This process is repeated several times until the silk absorbs the blue dye effectively
Damascus,Umayyad Mosque, pigeons in the courtyard
Chickpeas
Hand-woven garments by Bassel Abdulwahab
In the southern part of Tall Abyad, remains of the church made of mud bricks
