Thankfully, Abdullah’s family weaving workshop has stood the test of time and continues to produce beautiful cotton textiles, staying true to their old traditions of using a wooden loom, high-quality organic cotton from across Syria, and hand making each piece with love.
Read MoreThere’s a lot to say about Lebanon. It’s a country of incredible resilience, passion, and creativity. After the explosion in Beirut, we must remember what this Middle-Eastern gem brought to the global cultural table. As such, our team prides itself on teaming up with Azm Zaman, a local non-profit in Tripoli, Lebanon in the hopes of keeping the traditional arts alive.
Read MoreIn the spring of 2010, I traveled to Afreen, an enchanting community northwest of Aleppo where I learned about soaps, kilims, and my Kurdish ancestors. I saw rolling hills dotted with olive trees and sheep grazing the land and met the generous, warm people of Afreen. I learned about their customs, sustainable lives, and left with memories of the fragrant scents and beautiful natural images.
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