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Sun. Jul 26th, 2026

The Beit Hanina Dress, 1958

This is the so-called Beit Hanina dress. It is a traditional folk costume from the surrounding villages and towns of Jerusalem. It is distinguished by its intricate hand embroidery that reflects the rich Palestinian identity… The Beit Hanina dress, Jerusalem, 1958. The beauty about these folklore dresses are in the stitching and embroidery that represents different provincial regions of Palestine.

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Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

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The headdress, called “al-Shatwa,” is made of red felt fabric and decorated with Syrian silk, coral beads, and Ottoman silver coins. The bride adorns herself with a silver necklace and bracelets, and her beauty is enhanced by an inked fish necklace, symbolizing blessing.

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