Tiraz is the home of the most complete collection of Palestinian, Jordanian and other Arab costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries, with over 2000 costumes and weavings. Tiraz is a Jordan-based institution which aims to preserve the Widad Kawar Collection, and promote the vibrant Palestinian and Jordanian cultural heritage and Arab living traditions.
The home of the world’s largest collection of Palestinian, Jordanian and Arab traditional dress.
News & Events
07 August 2023—29 October 2023
'Material Power' exhibition at Kettle's Yard featuring key pieces from the Widad Kawar Collection.
Free Download
Palestinian Embroidery: Traditional Fallahi Cross-Stitch available as an ebook.
Virtual Tour
An interactive and virtual tour of Tiraz Centre's various sections and exhibitions available here.