Biography
Kawar grew up in Bethlehem. She studied in Ramallah and at the American University of Beirut. Kawar has made her collection available for public viewing and has mounted exhibits of Palestinian dress around the world. She has written many books on Palestinian embroidery and is seeking to establish a Gallery of Cultural Embroidery. Recently, she collaborated with Margaret Skinner on A Treasury of Stitches: Palestinian Embroidery Motifs, 1850-1950 (Rimal/Melisende)
Widad is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Center for Oriental Research.
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