A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry –
New Exhibit Celebrating Palestinian Culture at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Almonte, ON-  A new exhibit is coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on February 14, 2026. A Stitch in Time: The Palestine History Tapestry, hosted in partnership with Palestine Museum US, is a selection of tatreez (Palestinian embroidery) pieces from the Palestine History Tapestry- a collection of over 100 hand-stitched panels by Palestinian women in refugee camps. The tapestry will be on display at the Museum from February 14 to April 19, 2026. The exhibition opening will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 1pm – 4pm.

The Palestine History Tapestry is an award-winning project that platforms the embroidery skills of Palestinian women to illustrate the history, culture, and humanity of the people of Palestine- forming a large-scale timeline, from Neolithic times to the present. The tapestry panels are largely stitched in the traditional cross-stitch technique of tatreez. Palestinian embroiderers mainly use tatreez to decorate clothing and other items, often in geometric designs and colours that each have their own meaning. It is a traditional craft passed down from generation to generation, incorporating stories and memories, and has become an act of resistance in the face of occupation, apartheid, and genocide.

Although some traditional designs have been used in parts of the Palestine History Tapestry, the Tapestry is a further development of traditional Palestinian embroidery. It is a testament to the creativity and imagination of Palestinian embroiderers, showcasing the skill required to represent the complicated illustrative imagery of a history tapestry.