News dated
Living Hands opened at Al-Bireh Cultural Centre on 15 September, organised by UNESCO with European support. It displays objects and prototypes developed through work on six traditional crafts, from glassblowing to weaving. [1]
The programme involved 24 artisans and 43 designers in 27 projects across 13 Palestinian cities and villages. Its work included documentation and technical and financial assistance. [1]
The bright side
Bringing craft expertise and design together creates practical opportunities to pass skills on. [1]
Straight from the source.
- Living Hands: Heritage and Design in Dialogue opens in Al-Bireh Cultural Centre, Ramallah, celebrating Six endangered Palestinian crafts UNESCO · 15 Sept 2026
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