Evoking the gatherings of women in their weaving circles, over fifty handmade vintage crochet bedspreads were collected from villages across Lebanon, from Zgharta to Baakline, and from Beirut to Tyre, forming a cascading column of crocheted and hand-finished heirlooms.
One of the most iconic crafts of the trousseau, the crochet spills downward like an unrolled archive. Around it, eight items from real trousseaus reveal precious dying crafts, from Needlework to Smoking to Milan, Ajour…; uncovering the lives and worlds that shaped women’s work.
The piece moves beyond nostalgia, reframing these forgotten crafts as design: inventive, rigorous, and deeply tied to women’s agency, cultural continuity,
and creative heritage
We would like to thank
We Design Beirut for this unique opportunity.
None of this would have come to life without the dedication of scenographer Petra Abou Sleiman, the creative force of Not So Civilized, and the incredible commitment of Sarah’s Bag team.
We Design Beirut is a five-day celebration of design, craft, and culture, taking place from October 22–26,
11am till 9pm at Abroyan Factory