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The art of Palestinian embroidery
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| Author | Leila El Khalidi | |
| Call Number | NK9273.7.A1E4 1999 | |
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“The Palestinian folk arts have a rich and fascinating history. Silk thread and embroidery, together with an expanding repertoire of symbols, are known to have made their way from China to the Holy Land.
Mainly using cross-stitch, Palestinians have continued to embroider their traditional motifs, giving them their own appellations and developing their own terminology. As clothing was of prime importance, Palestinian women wanted something personal, distinctive and handmade. By adopting the traditional styles and motifs of her area, a woman expressed her wish to identify and be identified with her cultural roots.
Through the vicissitudes of war and occupation, Palestinian folk materials have been dispersed, though samples are to be found in published materials, in museums outside Palestine and in small collections. Leila El Khalidi’s work in identifying and recording the history and motifs in Palestinian embroidery will be of interest to both craftspeople and to students of folk traditions and is an important step in preserving the Palestinian heritage.” – Book cover
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The new solar system
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J. Kelly Beatty, Carolyn Collins Petersen, Andrew Chaikin
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| Call Number | QB501.N47 1999 | |
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“This book summarizes the fruits of interplanetary explorations over the last quarter century. Its clear, engaging text and hundreds of images and illustrations will transport [one] to planetary realms that have long captivated [the] imagination.” – Book cover
Praise from reviewers: “Outstanding in every respect – includes data which will not be found elsewhere in so convenient a form. A must for anyone who is even slightly interested in the members of the Sun’s family.” – Patrick Moore, HOST, BBC-TV’S THE SKY AT NIGHT “Rich with data, information, interpretation, illustration, and inspiration … with special emphasis on the new discoveries from recent missions.” – Louis A. Friedman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE PLANETARY SOCIETY “An incredibly rich experience … filled with terrific accounts and illustrations of new discoveries.” – Wesley T. Huntress, FORMER ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR SPACE SCIENCE, NASA |
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