6.11.11

الجرة

She always wears a *thob , works hard to make a living for her family of five, and makes some really good food. Meet Salwa.


*Thob is the traditional Palestinian dress for women which is usually embroidered with colorful patterns; each pattern representing a village.

Copy reads: I'll put you on my head (literally), but it actually means: I'll take good care of you. That's the magic of words.

P.S. You could purchase this painting from the Pinkdust boutique in Amman.

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