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Majdalawi weaving

Levant & Arabia tradition · 4 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Majdalawi weaving (Arabic: المجدلاوي) is a style of weaving which originated in the Palestinian village of al-Majdal, which was later occupied as the Israeli city of Ashkelon. Weaving and fabric production was a vital part of the community's economy, and its products were exported to a number of surrounding Palestinian communities. After al-Majdal was ethnically cleansed in 1948, former residents continued to produce the style of weaving after being relocated to the Gaza Strip and other areas against their wishes. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment LOC matpc.19868
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment LOC matpc.19868
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment, closer LOC matpc.1
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment, closer LOC matpc.1
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment LOC matpc.19869
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment LOC matpc.19869
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment, closer LOC matpc.1
Majdel village & its primitive weaving. A native weaving establishment, closer LOC matpc.1
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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