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Rare Illustrated Book – Traditional Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry, Jerusalem 1987 - A richly documented ethnographic treasure! This second edition of Traditional Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry by Abed Al-Samih Abu Omar, published in Jerusalem in June 1987, features hundreds of full-color photographs of traditional wedding dresses, hand embroidery, Bedouin face veils, and authentic silver jewelry, alongside detailed historical explanations in Arabic and English. The book explores costume traditions across various regions of Palestine – from Jerusalem to Gaza, the Galilee to Hebron. A must-have for collectors of Middle Eastern textiles, ethnography, and cultural history. • Title: Traditional Palestinian Embroidery and Jewelry • Author: Abed Al-Samih Abu Omar • Published: Jerusalem, June 1987 • Publisher: Al-Shark Press • Language: Arabic and English • Softcover, richly illustrated with color photographs • Condition: Very good