Traditional Syrian costumes,and handcrafts are on display at Khan As’ad Pasha, Old Damascus
Damascus, (ST): The splendor of Syrian heritage and folklore was clearly manifested in the exhibition that was organized by the Ministry of Culture in Khan Asa’d Pasha in Old Damascus. On display are various folkloric costumes from diverse environments and the beautiful handcrafts that reflect the rich and deep-rooted cultural heritage of the country.
The halls of the Khan were ornamented with colorful costumes from various Syrian governorates and their countryside to remind the audience of the greatness of the past and great achievements of our ancestors, their tales and lasting imprints.
The exhibition displays the beauty of the Syrian handcrafts, musical instruments, Damascene swords and wood carving and painting on glass and copper, mosaics, Arabesques and handmade looms, pottery, glass, silk handkerchief and other handcrafts that reflect the genius mentality of Syrian handcraftsmen and their elegant taste in manufacturing various objects that meet sundry uses.
In a press statement, Minister of Culture Lubana Mushaweh said that the aim of the event is to present the Syrian heritage, reactivating it, and passing these crafts to the coming generations.