S1E9. Stitching Memories with Yaza

Send us Fan Mail9. STITCHING MEMORIES WITH YAZAYAZA IS A PALESTINIAN-ITALIAN (“PALESTALIAN”) TATREEZ ARTIST/ENTHUSIAST, AND PUBLIC HEALTH WORKER (@tatreez.y). A wholesome episode learning about Yaza’s tatreez journey and the incredible impact of this practice on her creativity, mental health, familial relationships, and connection with fellow Palestinians and Palestine as a whole that you won’t want to miss. We will need to be keeping tabs on her tatreez journey, starting with the beautiful wedding ceremony coming up later this spring where Yaza will debut her first handmade thobe!!!You’ll hear about:>> 1:10: Yaza’s tatreez journey>> 2:55: Yaza’s biggest project yet…a thobe!>> 5:51: The meaning behind Yaza’s thobe>> 11:43: Yaza’s learnings from creating a thobe>> 15:59: Tatreez as a form of art therapy>> 20:55: Tatreez as a tool for connecting with non-Palestinians>> 23:25: Yaza’s advice on getting started with tatreez>> 28:15: Yaza’s controversial tatreez preference>> 32:00: Yaza’s current / soon-to-be projectsRate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform“I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!Links mentioned in this episode:>> Examples of Manajel stitch>> Amanne’s first project (it’s not pretty…)>> Amanne’s loop start video 1, video 2>> What is a gusset?>> Yaza’s chest piece inspired by Maya Amer’s work (video)Boycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information.Follow us @tatreeztalkFollow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe