“Syrian Colors” Bazaar is an opportunity for women to develop their handcrafts

“Syrian Colors”was a bazaar which was currently held at the Sheraton hotel in Damascus where women displayed their distinguished handmade products.

About 120 women participated in the bazaar showing various traditional handicrafts including embroidery, soap, jewelry and Christmas supplies such as clothing, sweets, drinks and food.

The bazaar is an opportunity for women and families to visit and buy what they need and to get acquainted with women’s handmade products.

An organizer of the bazaar told Syriatimes: “The idea of organizing the bazaar started in 2016. The aim of holding this activity is to encourage women to develop their work and show them to people who are interested”.

“We hope that women who produce handmade works try to develop their talents because women are the colors of our country and we are proud of them”.

Participant Samar Domit, who displayed recycled things made of plastic and cardboard, said: “recycling old things is a good talent that aims at preserving environment. Every woman is a talent to her home”

Sahar Tabbara, another participant, displayed different kinds of soap  to be used as gifts for all occasions. “I like this kind of handcraft, and I want to do something special in a modern way,” she said.

Interviewed by: N.H.Khidr