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Syrian Handicrafts

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Al-Aghabani

Syrian Handicrafts

The art of making this handmade textile with its distinctive gold and silver emboideries originated in Damascus more than 150 years ago. The Aghabani fabric was originally made out of natural silk which was abundant in Syria at the time. Nowadays, high quality Syrian cotton is more often used to make this beautiful fabric. Aghabani is mostly used for table linens and certain clothing items....

Find at: Giovanni, others

Damascene Brocade

Syrian Handicrafts

Damascene Brocade is a rich shuttle-woven fabric made from natural silk with gol and silver threads. The art of weaving this gorgeous fabric has flourished in Damascus for many decades. Having been historically used as a fabric for luxury clothing, today, Damascene brocade is mainly used for furniture upholstery and other fashion accessories like handbags. The best quality Brocade is a trademark of Damascus, so much so that the reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has had her wedding gown made out of it....

Find at: Bazaar Al-Khayat for Orientals, others

Pottery and Ceramics

Syrian Handicrafts

According to archaeological discoveries in northern Syria, handmade pottery and eramics date back to as early the fifth millennium BC. This indigenous craft reached world fame during the Fatimid Period when some of the most intricate lusterware ceramic pieces were made in Syria. These pieces can be still seen today in many museums around the world. During the Mamluk Period, the Qishani ceramics became dominant, but the craft kept evolving in Damascus to a stage where the ceramic work decorating various Damascene monuments was simply referred to as Damascus Tiles. Works of Damascus Tiles can be seen today in museums as well as in many of the city’s monuments such as Al-Tekiya Al-Suleimaniya, Sinan Pasha Mosque and Darwish Pasha Mosque. ...

Find at: Raji Elias Pottery 

Mother of Pearl Marquetry

Syrian Handicrafts

The Damascus school for mother of pearl marquetry is famous worldwide for producng the finest furniture and other decorative pieces. The oak trees that were once abundant in the famous Orchards of Damascus together with oysters from the Euphrates river have over the centuries supplied Damascene artisans with all that they need for this handicraft. Today, the skills of Mother of Pearl marquetry are passed down from father to son, with many workshops in Damascus Old City still producing the finest Mother of Pearl inlays....

Find at: Al-Jandool, others

Al-Ajami

Syrian Handicrafts

The Ajami art of adding hand decorated wooden fixtures to ceilings and walls florished in the early era of the Umayyad Empire, when it was extensively used to decorate mosques and palaces. The Ajami decorative motifs usually depict illustrations of stories with emphasis on patterns of vegetation and handwriting. This Damascene handicraft is still thriving today with much of its products being exported to Arab and Islamic countries....

Find at: Oriental Palace 

Old Damascene Clothing

Syrian Handicrafts

The recent revival of old Damascene fashion, which had existed during the late Otoman Period, can be attributed to the numerous television shows covering that period. These popular TV shows that began in the 1990s have re-introduced Damascene fashion styles of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries to the public. As a consequence, this cultural revival has created enough demand for the art of making traditional Damascene clothing to flourish once again....

Find at: Mohammad Kheir Shkeir