Tag #Syrian Art

What is the impact of the Syrian conflict on the traditional Damascene wood mosaic craft and its artisans?

Ibrahim Abu Khadouj, a 60-year-old Syrian woodworker, fled Damascus in 2012 due to the war, establishing a workshop in Amman, Jordan. He specializes in Damascene wood mosaic, a technique involving inlaid wood, creating intricate designs in boxes, games, and furniture. His workshop, while successful, serves as a refuge from memories of the war's destruction of his home and community in Jobar.