<p>This is the third of four episodes about embroidery. They're all very different perspectives, but each asks in their own way, what is the significance of these stitches? What are they saying, what's their message? It's never just, 'I'm gorgeous.' </p><br><p>Textiles, as we know, can have deep meanings.</p><br><p>In the case of Palestinian <em>tatreez </em>embroidery, it speaks of culture, belonging and exile, documenting stories of family, land and identity. Here, a Wardrobe Crisis listener details her own experience of learning the practice as a way of connecting with her Palestinian roots, and finding comfort and community in these trying times.</p><br><p>If you find the interview valuable, please help us share it.</p><br><p>Find links and further reading at <a href="https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thewardrobecrisis.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Support the show on Substack - </strong><a href="https://wardrobecrisis.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wardrobecrisis.substack.com</a></p><br><p>Tell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mrspress</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>