Red gold Tahrirah Clutch

The tahrirah technique is used throughout various regions of historic Palestine, particularly in the making of the traditional thobe to ensure fabric durability and prevent fraying. Each region has its own distinctive embroidery style that incorporates this edge-finishing method. In Jerusalem, designs tend to feature dark backgrounds with red and green stitching, while Hebron is known for bold, dense patterns in bright colors like orange and purple. Ramallah’s thobes are often lighter, with delicate geometric embroidery, and the use of tahrirah is essential in all these regions to maintain the integrity and longevity of these richly embroidered garments.