Damascus Brocade: The Royal Fabric Woven with Silk and Gold
Discover Damascus brocade, a royal Syrian fabric woven with silk and metallic threads, and view its oldest working loom on a Syrian Guides tour in Old Damascus.
Discover Damascus brocade, a royal Syrian fabric woven with silk and metallic threads, and view its oldest working loom on a Syrian Guides tour in Old Damascus.
Curious about Damascus’s unique raised painting art? Discover its history, beauty, and craft. Explore this hidden gem on your next trip to Syria!
Discover Damascus’ last handloom weaving ancient brocade, kept alive by a passionate group of women fighting to save Syria’s precious silk heritage.
Discover 11 incredible inventions from ancient Syria—from writing and music to Damascus steel and soap—that shaped history and still impact our world today!
Did you know Aleppo soap is now UNESCO-listed? Recognized for its 2,000-year history and cultural value, this craft is a Syrian treasure. Read about it!
The world’s oldest soap, Aleppo soap, Syria’s ‘Green Gold,’ is crafted with olive and laurel oils using ancient methods. Explore its timeless legacy today!
Curious about the ancient secret behind Aleppo soap? Discover how this centuries-old tradition of natural soap-making has survived and thrived.
Discover the timeless art of Damascus mosaic on our tours. Visit a mosaic workshop and Jerji Bitar’s historic home, to see mosaics aged over 100 years.
Curious about Damascene swordcraft? Explore Damascus’s rich tradition with master craftsman Rimon. Discover Syria’s heritage—plan your visit today!
Ajami handicraft in Damascus features intricate designs on wood using unique materials like cow’s fat. Read about The Damascene Art Center to see this tradition and join workshops.