Straw Dish (1980s - 1990s)

Name/Title

Straw Dish (1980s - 1990s)

Entry/Object ID

2023.06.001

Tags

On View

Description

Basketry is a traditional craft of Palestinian women, beginning in the summer months when women and girls gather wheat for the harvest. Stalks are usually 40 centimeters long, and woven into baskets and straw dishes.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Najla Saeed

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1980 - circa 1990

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Historical Region

Palestine (Historic)

Continent

Asia