Leen Thobe

style that was commonly executed on velvet fabric.Despite its name, Noul embroidery is not related to weaving on a loom. Rather, the term refers to the density and regularity of the stitches, which give the embroidery a rich and compact appearance.This style became widespread in Jerusalem and Bethlehem during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and was mainly used for formal and ceremonial dresses.Sources:Widad Kawar – Palestinian CostumesShelagh Weir – Palestinian Costume