How Does the Palestinian Thobe Preserve Palestinian Existence? [Student Presentation]

Student Presenter: Nour Halabe, American School of Palestine

Date: October 29, 2022

Nour explores the Palestinian thobe, what it symbolizes, and its role in the Palestinian resistance. The Palestinian thobe is a traditional embroidered dress handmade and worn for centuries by Palestinian women; it is the bedrock of Palestinian textile artistry.

Nour Halabe is a Junior at the American School of Palestine, Palestine. She is one of the 8 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 2nd Cohort.

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About Global Connect

afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

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