The History of Bookbinding in Jerusalem

Jack Persekian; Faraj Nasrallah

Beginning Saturday, 31 October | 18:30
Language: Arabic
Place: the Palestinian Museum social media platforms

Book binding is one of the rarest and most delicate crafts that flourished in Jerusalem and helped preserve manuscripts, books and documents from damage or loss. Despite a decrease in demand and a scarcity of bookbinding professionals, the craft is still alive in the Holy City. The talk sheds light on a series of questions regarding this craft, its tools and circumstances.