In person / Workshop / Sewing

Learn the art of Khiamiah, Egypt's colorful version of stitched applique. Fiber artist Yasmine Dabbous, an FIT textile surface design alumna, is coming all the way from Beirut to talk about Khiamiah and guide you through the process of making your own version of this beautiful wall art. No previous embroidery experience required.

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Yasmine Dabbous (PhD) is a fiber artist and researcher from Beirut, Lebanon. Formerly an assistant professor of journalism and cultural studies, Dabbous left her university position to become the founder of Kinship Stories, a line of tribal art necklaces revolving around values, stories and craftsmanship. She is also one of the two women behind Majal Design School, a Beirut-based school offering certificates in jewelry making, textile design and business for designers. Armed with a PhD in journalism and cultural history from LSU and a textile design degree from FIT, Dabbous fuses interdisciplinary methodologies and mediums to create works combining travel, storytelling, collage and fiber art. Her work has been exhibited in Beirut, New York City, Washington DC and London.