Palm Weaving
A Coptic Living Heritage Under-Threat
The project provides thick documentation of of palm weaving as an endangered living heritage.
The project aims to provide thick documentation of the different processes which shape the production of palm weaving within the Coptic community in Cairo as an endangered living cultural heritage. This includes mapping out the process from the collection of palm fronds, transportation to urban centers, distribution to local vendors. The main focus revolves around documenting and illustrating the tacit knowledge that shapes the practice of weaving and crafting of these products.
Facts
| Funder: | British Museum EMKP |
| Programme: | Endangered Material Knowledge Program |
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| Role TU Delft: | Project partner |
| Project duration: | December 2023 - December 2024 |
| TU Delft researchers: | John Hanna |
Project partners
Dr. Christine Samy Habib (Leeds Trinity University)