“Dhaifa Khatoun” exhibition of handmade products and heritage paintings in Aleppo

Aleppo-(ST)- With the participation of 28 creative men and women, the activities of the “Dhaifat Khatoun” (Khatoun Guest) exhibition for handmade products and heritage paintings began in the old Aleppo Manara Community Center.

The exhibition includes three diverse sections, such as traditional fine art paintings, products handicrafts, and shadow theater, in addition to a musical artistic section.

Tamara Nasri, Director of “Pioneers of Enlightenment Thought” Association, said that the aim of association is to shed light on personalities and ideas, as the exhibition was named after the Queen “Al-Dhaifa Khatun”, who was born in the Citadel of Aleppo and represented Aleppo women, noting the various handicrafts showcased in the exhibition by the participating women, who numbered 18 along with 10 visual artists and sculptors.

The sculptor Abdul Qader Manafikhi participated with five sculptures bearing the name of Aleppo, its heritage and its doors, and he preferred the use of wood over stone.

The sculptor brought his equipment to work in front of the visitors to introduce them to this craft and how to shape the piece into its final form.

Plastic artist Abdel Salam Toman participated with four paintings bearing the memory of a homeland

Toman showed people’s connection with stone, especially in ancient Aleppo and its houses and mosques. In his opinion, what distinguishes this exhibition is the diversity of generations, which facilitated the exchange of ideas and formed a beautiful mosaic painting.

Aleppo women had extensive participation in the handmade products section.

Engineer Wiam Diriyeh presented a variety of Aleppo foods and sweets, in which she presented a part of her soul. She said that she found in the hobby of cooking a way to convey the Aleppo heritage and represent it in the most beautiful way.

Architect Kawthar Othman presented many paintings made of mosaics and stones, in the style, shape and color she desired

This is what distinguishes her from others because she is the one who manufactures and shapes the stone before making the paintings. She chose paintings from the Aleppo environment, with its tangible and intangible heritage

She wanted to share some relief paintings in a new way for her.

Hanan Shamout