Palestinian Tatreez Demonstration

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Through needle, thread and color, the art of Tatreez tells a story about the maker and history of their family. Tatreez, or embroidery, is a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down across generations in Arab culture. It is typically used on garments with patterns and colors varying between birds, trees, flowers and geometric […]

Event Series Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month Storytime and Craft

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

For this week's PlayLab PlayDate, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in storytime session hosted by the Arab American Cultural Center and the Chicago Public Library. Zeina Zaatari, Director of the Arab American Cultural Center, will lead this interactive, bilingual storytime session featuring books and crafts honoring Arab American Heritage Month. […]