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Fresco above the apse of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Fresco above the apse of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

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Fresco on the Northern aisle of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Fresco on the Northern aisle of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

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View from the courtyard towards the northeastern side of the valley, Dayr Mar Musa al-Habashi

View from the courtyard towards the northeastern side of the valley, Dayr Mar Musa al-Habashi

Fresco on the western wall of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Fresco on the western wall of the church, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

General view of the Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

General view of the Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

View to the northeast, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

View to the northeast, Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Courtyard of the monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Courtyard of the monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi

Silk production chains in Syria in 2009

Silk production chains in Syria in 2009

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

Balcony above main portal of Khan al-Harir

Balcony above main portal of Khan al-Harir

Balcony above main portal of Khan al-Harir

Balcony above main portal of Khan al-Harir

Aramaic Language – Jab’adin in Munira’s Memory

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

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

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

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

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Warp threads of silk in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

Warp threads of silk in the textile factory of the Mezannar family in Damascus

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

Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water

Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water

Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water

Hanging dyed silk to dry after washing it in cold water

A woman showing how to card wool. She is wearing a silk Habari (head scarf)

A woman showing how to card wool. She is wearing a silk Habari (head scarf)

Punch cards for jacquard looms with woven sample for silk fabric in the Mezannar textile factory in Damascus

Punch cards for jacquard looms with woven sample for silk fabric in the Mezannar textile factory in Damascus

Silk dyeing in Damascus

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A warper (al-musaddi) is installing the warp threads on the mechanical loom

Silk Fabric and Social Ties in Syria

Silk Brocade woven at Mattini company in Damascus

Syria, a Textile History

Preparation of spools in the textile factory of the Mezannar family

A Family of Damascene Silk Manufacturer

Music & Religion

Music & Religion