Belonging(s) Beyond Borders | WORKSHOP 1

In addition to the London Festival of Architecture 2026 lecture series, participants will also be invited to join hands-on session in traditional Palestinian tatreez embroidery.  By bridging scholarship, craft, and performance, our event programme establishes inclusive spaces for learning, dialogue, and collective cultural expression.
 

Workshop will be delivered by Studio Ruh, an architecture and creative practice exploring themes of faith, identity, and heritage through design, craft, and storytelling. Founded by Abdul Zamin, the studio works across architecture, interiors, and handcrafted objects with a focus on materiality and detail. 

As part of the London Festival of Architecture, Studio Ruh will host a tatreez  session in collaboration with The Palestine Collective. The session begins with a short presentation, exploring the history and cultural significance of traditional Palestinian tatreez. This is followed by a simple tutorial introducing cross-stitch techniques and the process of creating the charms. Participants are then guided in making their own unique pieces, which they take home to wear as a symbol of support and unity for the Palestinian people.