Damascus-SANA
A variety of handicrafts, including carpets and handmade wood heaters, are displayed by young Bashar Asaad in one of the pavilions of the Flower Show in Tishreen Park in Damascus, whose activities will continue until the ninth of this July.
Asaad, who comes from Tartous Governorate, to participate in displaying his heritage products to visitors, explained in an interview with SANA Youth Bulletin that the aim of his participation is to introduce visitors to the two crafts of stitching rugs using the traditional hand loom and the manufacture of wood-burning fireplaces by hand.
Asaad pointed out that he implements his designs and ideas on the pieces of carpets produced by hand, which gives them uniqueness and distinction, using different inscriptions and colors using needles and stitches and special fabrics for the implementation of carpets such as cotton and wool, in addition to introducing some simple modifications using machines.
And he indicated that this work requires precision, effort, mastery and time to complete handcrafted carpets of different sizes, ranging from a small rug to a large carpet that covers a room or a large place in the house. And geometric shapes in harmonious and attractive colors.
Asaad explained that the carpets that he manufactures in various colors and sizes vary according to the tastes of customers, as the manufacture of handmade carpets is characterized by being more accurate and quality compared to the mechanically manufactured carpets, which require great skill from the manufacturer.
Asaad pointed out that with regard to the manufacture of wood-burning fireplaces by hand through recycling, several modifications were made to them to help their users with heating and cooking food, as it is divided into several sections for each section for a specific use, as it includes an oven and a heater, which contributes to saving gas for the housewife, especially that firewood can be replaced Leaves of dry trees and twigs resulting from pruning.
Asaad concluded his speech by noting that he markets his products through exhibitions, bazaars and direct sales in his small shop in Tartous, at prices that suit everyone, stressing the need to preserve ancient heritage professions as they reflect our heritage and civilization.
Sakina Muhammed
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