| YEMENITE EMBROIDERY Traditional embroidery techniques are shown - ornate silver | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6002 | |
| Catalog #: | 23839 | |
| Clip Number: | 23839-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 29 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:46 - 01:19:49 | |
| Location: | Israel | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ART: Ethnic / Cultural ART: Textiles FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural HOBBIES: Crafts, Needlework LOCATIONS/MIDDLE EAST: Israel | |
| Description: | YEMENITE EMBROIDERY Traditional embroidery techniques are shown - ornate silver Israel Yemenite Jews immigrate to Israel after 2500 years of exile, bringing with them their traditional embroidery. LS ancient looking building (Mosque). Low angle of minaret tower; then tilt down to a group of 2 men and 3 women sitting in a corner of patio, all doing needlework. MS same; pan on the group. Close shots of the women doing needlework. CU woman's hands embroidering on a garment. Narrator states that this embroidery forms the main source of income for Yemenite women, and that such intricate embroidery is in vogue, thanks in part to the Women's International Zionist Organization. CU pan down woman from head to embroidery in her lap. XCU necklaces. CU embroidering. MS man and woman sit side by side, both doing needlework while a young child sits at their feet. CU woman; good view of her headdress with coins sewn on and a little short fringe framing the face. CUs of the embroidery being done intercut with CUs of the people, the elaborate jewelry, the beadwork on woman's headdress. MS man sits on floor working on a blanket or robe which is mostly white, with an interesting design of small diamond & triangle shapes in bright colors. | |
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