As-Suwayda-Sana
Handicrafts and craftsmanship by seventy producers of micro-enterprises included in the exhibition (Creative Hands), which was inaugurated by the (Love and Wafa) Association today in the hall of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in the city of As-Suwayda.
The week-long exhibition included works that combined food products, embroideries, woolen clothes, detergents, creams, perfumes, accessories, candles, natural ornamental plants and wooden models, in addition to a number of artistic paintings.
The chairperson of the association’s board of directors, Feryal Al-Saleem, indicated to SANA reporter that the preparation for the exhibition lasted for three months, with the participation of producers of micro-entrepreneurs of different ages, in addition to students of the Institute of Special Education with Hearing Impairment to achieve material income in these difficult economic conditions, help them market their products, support them psychologically, and motivate work and giving. And cultivate a spirit of cooperation and love among them.
During the interview of the participants in the exhibition with SANA reporter, Fatina Aboud indicated that she combined the handicrafts of woolen products using kilim thread and household supplies in the exhibition, which provides her with an opportunity to introduce her products, while the craftsman Adham Ezz El-Din presented, within his wooden models, a new experience of inlaying wood with copper with the introduction of candles for some of the works that can be done. Have them as home antiques or gifts.
Tharwat Gharz El-Din, a participant in honey products, pointed out the importance of the exhibition to open the door to marketing for micro-enterprises, especially new ones. Munib Qorqrot also looked at various works, which would open up horizons for him to introduce his products, including downloading pictures on basalt, writing on seashells, recycling things from nature and installing mosaic panels.
Basima Al-Shaibani’s participation represented in presenting food products from the local heritage, such as molasses, mushrooms and dumplings, in addition to the kebabs and dryers that she manufactures within her home project, as she found in the exhibition a new outlet for her to market and an opportunity to exchange experiences with others. The name is Miyuki, while Kholoud Abu Amer presented wood burning works and drawings of human faces in an attempt to shed light on her experience.
Osama Al-Shashaa, the producer of skin and hair creams, who holds an international diploma in cosmetology, pointed out the importance of the exhibition to encourage producers and display what they have, stressing the importance of holding such special exhibitions with the expansion of businesses and micro-enterprises.
The opening of the exhibition included the presentation of a group of artistic performances by playing the oud and the rebab as a folk heritage.
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