Inaash has worked since 1969 to keep Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez, alive while giving women in Lebanon's refugee camps a steady income. It was founded by Huguette Bechara El Khoury, daughter of Lebanon's first president. Women in five camps stitch the pieces by hand, and the association says it currently supports more than 350 of them, with over 8,000 women having benefited since it began. The range covers cotton abayas, kaftans, dresses, shawls, jackets and loungewear, plus embroidered accessories and home decor. Inaash also keeps an archive of tatreez motifs and has released seasonal collections, including one with the Lebanese label Orient499. Its embroidery has been shown at the British Museum and the Smithsonian. Orders go through its online shop, which ships from Lebanon worldwide.
Inaash at a glance
- Working with Palestinian embroiderers in Lebanon since 1969
- Supports more than 350 women across five camps
- Work shown at the British Museum and the Smithsonian
- Collaborated on a collection with Orient499
Who is behind Inaash
- Huguette Bechara El Khoury (Founder). Source: inaash.org