EVENT DETAILS
Workshop
18 May 2024, 10:00 - 13:00VENUE INFORMATION
Leighton House
12 Holland Park Road
W14 8LZ
Yemeni Embroidery Workshops
BOOKING INFORMATION
£65.00
Explore the patterns, colours and techniques of Yemeni embroidery with Nouria Nagi OBE, who works to empower Yemeni women and preserve this art form. In partnership with The Barakat Trust and YENOF.
About
A stitching workshop introducing the patterns and techniques of Yemeni embroidery, traditionally used to embellish costumes. All levels welcomed and materials are included.
Join Nouria Nagi, OBE (founder of Yemen Noor Foundation for Education and Relief) as she will show participants an example of a beautiful traditional Yemeni embroidered dress to inspire their stitching. Nouria is currently leading a project to revive this vanishing art form whilst empowering Yemeni women artisans.
In partnership with The Barakat Trust. Ticket includes admission to Leighton House.