STITCHING THE INTIFADA - Rachel Deadman

Stitching the Intifada: Embroidery and Resistance in Palestine

By Rachel Dedman

Stitching the Intifada explores how Palestinian embroidery (tatreez) became both a form of cultural expression and a symbol of political resistance. Written by Rachel Dedman, this book traces the transformation of embroidery from a traditional craft into a powerful medium of identity and defiance — from pre-1948 regional dress to its reimagining during the First Intifada and its presence in contemporary art today.

Richly illustrated and thoughtfully written, this publication offers a profound look at how thread, fabric, and needlework have carried the stories of generations, preserving memory and resilience through every stitch.

Designed by Chris Shortt and published by Common Threads Press, the book includes essays, images, and archival materials that connect art, politics, and heritage in one beautiful volume. All proceeds from this edition support the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

A must-read for those interested in textiles, history, art, and the enduring power of craft as resistance.