AUTHOR : Ghazi bin Muhammad | reza shah kazemi | widad kawar | bill lyons

ISBN : 9957-8513-0-1

LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Jordan | traditional crafts | folk art | decorative arts | handicrafts | costumes | jewellery | weaving | pottery | metalwork | woodwork | straw work | cultural heritage | Bedouin crafts | Jordanian textiles | Jordanian jewellery | sand bottles | traditional dress

PUBLISHER : TURAB

PAGES-NUMBER : 123

YEAR : 2000

ABSTRACT : “Cultural Treasures of Jordan: Jordan’s Traditional Crafts” by Ghazi bin Muhammad, Reza Shah Kazemi, Widad Kawar, and Bill Lyons documents the rich heritage of Jordanian artisanal traditions, highlighting a wide range of crafts such as weaving, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, straw and basketry, and traditional jewelry. The book explores both historical and contemporary practices, providing insights into the cultural, social, and economic significance of these crafts. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, it aims to preserve and promote the understanding of Jordan’s traditional craftsmanship for both scholars and the general public.