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!