A three-day exhibition of outstanding hand embroidered work by the Inaash Association, a Lebanese NGO, has opened in the Maysaloun Hall, Gate Mall, under the auspices of Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL), a leading Doha-based conglomerate with a reach across the GCC, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.
Founded in 1969, Inaash provides employment for Palestinian refugee women through the preservation and promotion of Palestinian embroidery.
With almost 50 years’ experience, Inaash has developed a reputation for exquisite products and fine craftsmanship and is considered to be a leader in its field.
Drawing on its significant archive of samples dating back over a century, Inaash’s in-house designers work alongside local and international artists and designers to adapt the traditional motifs and patterns to the 21st century aesthetic.
On show are silk coats and jackets, signature shawls embroidered on hand woven najaf wool fabric or silk, najaf abayas and jackets, contemporary clutch bags, tableware and a large range of cushions — all based on traditional Palestinian patterns, colours and motifs.
It will include collaborations with Lebanese designers Nada Zeineh and Nafissa.
A special feature of the Doha exhibition will be large sized panels, two based on a series of intricate chest panels and others from Inaash’s vintage collection.
Palestinian artist Salim Asi performed a live graffiti painting during the opening of the exhibition.
Palestinian storyteller and specialist in the literature of the child, Dennis Asaad, a guest for the opening, narrated a Palestinian folk tale.
in its own way that touched the hearts of the masses and brought it back to the memories of the past and the beautiful homeland.
Dignitaries at the opening of the exhibition.
