A handicrafts bazaar introduces works of 72 producers in Sweida

Sweida, (ST)- A variety of products are included in the handicrafts bazaar that was opened today by the United Nations Development Program in Syria, in cooperation with Sweida Governorate and Shahba City Council.

The two-day bazaar, held within the (Al Bal Baadak) project at Dandana Hall in Sweida city, witnesses the participation of project owners who presented various products of embroideries, cloths, antiques, accessories, food products, children’s toys, woodwork, cosmetics and other works.

According to the UNDP Coordinator in Syria in Sweida, Rasha Hatoum, the bazaar supports the projects that were previously funded by helping their owners with marketing. It witnesses the participation of about 72 producers from different areas of the governorate who have been supported since 2021 until now, including a number of beneficiaries of the project that was recently launched for training on handicrafts.

In her turn, the member of the Executive Office of Sweida Governorate, lawyer Raghda Al-Ghothani, indicated that the necessary facilitations were provided to make the bazaar a success, based on the importance of supporting small and micro-sized projects at this current stage.

For his part, the head of the Shahba City Council, lawyer Jalal Danoun, pointed out in a statement to a SANA reporter that the program targeted trainees from the city who were accepted through special questionnaires that were studied, evaluated and trained, especially those with traditional professions, which created job opportunities for them and helped them establish their projects and participate in the bazaar.

In a conversation with a number of participants in the bazaar, the young man Muhannad Al-Aridi mentioned that he presented the grape molasses product as a product of his presser project, which he established after receiving support from the United Nations Development Program.

Hiam Khaddaj and Nada Sultan indicated that they are participating with other women in presenting the products of their project which has to do with tailoring and designing traditional cloths as a step to support and introduce this project.

Also, the wool hook products include sheets, shawls, and others were also exhibited by the participant, Osama Salam, who was keen to introduce others to her products and exchange experiences because she has started her project newly, as she noted.

The young woman. Yara Zainiya, found through her work in combining embroidery and wood, an opportunity in the bazaar to market the artifacts she designed and to promote her project more.

The participant, Mervat Al-Bunni, focused on highlighting products extracted from the aloe vera plant, such as shampoos, conditioners, and aloe vera gel, in an attempt to introduce her project.

Nada Haj Khidr