The traditional hand finishing techniques of the Jordanian scarf, the red and white version of the keffiyeh, are perpetuated by their expert hands as part of the Hadab project, some forty women repeat the ancestral gestures transmitted from mother to daughter, shaping the white hem of these pieces of cloth which are folded in two, in a shawl on their shoulders. A task that requires several days of work each time.

Visiting this area on Monday, February 6th 2017, capital of Balqa province, Queen Rania of Jordan did not fail to devote time to these outstanding seamstresses. Her Majesty sat amongst them and even participated in hemming of a shemagh.

The meeting was part of a trip to Al-Salt on the theme of the empowerment of communities in relation to the tourism development of the Jordanian heritage and its culture. Several other meetings were schedule for the mother of four , who had chosen to dress for the occasion in a traditional outfit.

The Palace pointed out at the end of the day that Queen Rania told the women she met and the founders of the initiatives she was presented that she was "proud of their efforts to preserve Jordanian culture while Helping women to contribute to this process by working from home ". She added that "initiatives such as these strengthen the role of women in society and enable them to support their families."

Outfits:
Bottega Veneta Shoulder Bag in Barolo Nappa leather intrecciato
Photo Credits: QueenRania.jo