Al-Turmus

The Turmus (Lupin) motif is one of the well-known traditional motifs in Palestinian embroidery. It takes its name from its repeated shapes, which resemble rows of lupin seeds. This motif was commonly used on Be'er Sheva (Bir Al-Saba') thobes, where its balanced geometric pattern became a distinctive feature of the region's Bedouin embroidery.On this thobe, the Turmus motif is outlined with the "Ijreen Al-Jaja" motif, a decorative pattern that was used throughout many regions of Palestine. It was often added to emphasize the main motif and enrich the overall design. This combination reflects the richness of Palestinian embroidery, where each region preserved its own identity while sharing motifs that became part of Palestine's collective embroidery heritage.Every stitch on this thobe carries a piece of our history, and every motif tells a story passed down through generations. 🇵🇸Based on a close study of this thobe's traditional chest panel, dense hand embroidery, natural silk threads, and sleeve construction, it most likely dates to the first half of the 20th century, most likely the 1930s or 1940s. This remains an informed estimate, as there is no documented date for the ga