Yesterday, Saturday, the "Our Syria, Our Weaving" exhibition was held at the Blue House Gallery in Damascus, crowning an artistic project that lasted a full year of work and creativity, where members displayed their outcomes that combined craft work and artistic creativity through the production of carpets and hand-woven pieces.
The project's executive director, Reem Al-Hayek, clarified that the initiative began as an individual idea aiming to integrate visual art with weaving to enhance social interaction and build bridges of communication among Syrians, noting that the project expanded to include participants from various Syrian governorates, reflecting national unity and cultural diversity.
For his part, the project's technical and historical supervisor, Anas Al-Ikhwan, emphasized that the project seeks to restore the status of the hand-weaving profession and revive traditional crafts due to their cultural and economic value, pointing to the distinguished position of Syrian weaving in external markets and its ability to support the national economy and create new opportunities for artisans.
Participant Lin Khalid Al-Salehi noted that the exhibition provided an opportunity for innovation and exchange of experiences among different generations, stressing the importance of preserving and developing Syrian heritage by introducing contemporary touches that give artistic works new dimensions combining authenticity and renewal.
At the end of the event, certificates of appreciation were distributed to participants in recognition of their efforts in making the experience a success, which embodied a miniature image of Syrian diversity and the unity of its people, affirming that weaving threads can transform into a cultural and human message that preserves heritage and builds bridges of communication.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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