YAQEEN Thob ثوب اليقين¶
YAQEEN means CERTAINITY
This dress neither evokes the past nor anticipates the future; rather, it envisions a free Palestine.
It embodies the unwavering conviction that freedom is not a possibility, but a future state, foreseen before it is realized. In this work, the dress transforms into a witness possessing foresight, bearing the image of Palestine as it will be, not as it has been forced to be.
Its details do not stem from a dream, but from knowledge; the knowledge that what has endured through generations will not perish, and that the land that has preserved its identity will regain its freedom, however long it takes.
Inspiration¶
This thobe speaks of hope and a profound certainty that liberation is coming, its details pulsating with a vision brimming with optimism and determination. Its symbols carry the meanings of new beginnings, inspired by various parts of Palestine, embodying the spirit of renewal and continuity through time. This thobe also reflects the anticipated joy of freedom, a joy that resides in memory and conscience, expressing a collective dream of liberation and a return to a life of peace and dignity.
Emotions & Visual Symbols¶
To begin developing the symbols of this thobe, I asked several people to imagine the emotions they would feel if the liberation of Palestine were announced, as well as what they might wear on such an occasion and which colors would best express those feelings.
Based on their responses, I drew inspiration for both the symbolic elements and the color palette of this thobe.
Symbols¶
Chest Panel¶
For this thobe, I primarily focused on the chest panel, where all the symbolic elements are concentrated.
The chest panel carries symbols that represent all of Palestine, from the river to the sea. These elements embody meanings of freedom and new beginnings, while their colors convey a sense of energy, optimism, and hope.
Chest Panel Parts¶
Jaffa's Orange
Green Almond
Watermelon
The dome of the rock mosque Tile
Lighthouse
Wheat Spike
Color Palette¶
Since this garment speaks of hope and a strong belief that liberation is coming, the color palette was carefully chosen to reflect these meanings. The selected colors function not only as an aesthetic element but also as a form of expression, carrying emotional and symbolic connotations connected to people’s anticipation of freedom and the feeling of new beginnings.
The color palette of this thobe consists of uplifting and harmonious tones that express optimism, inner certainty, and renewal, while subtle brighter accents evoke the joy and celebration that people will feel at the moment of liberation, creating a sense of warmth, light, and forward-looking energy.
Technical illustration of the thobes's structure and symbols¶
Thobe development¶
According to the basic story of the Recoded Tatreez first collection, the Third thobe is YAQEEN THOBE, Which carry the faith of freedom and new beginings.
So from this point I started to think about the design, symbols and colors of the thobe that will tell the story.
First Step choosing the fabric.
like other thobes, I choose Moiré fabric which is 50% cotton & 50% synthetic silk, which is woven in Alepo / syria.
I choose the green color which reflects new beginings.
Second Step Printing the symbols patterns
After preparing the patterns as a 3d models using rhino
and slicing it using Prusa slicer
I started printing it using Prusa XL on tulle fabric which I used as a mesh.
And here you can see some of the patterns
Third Step cutting the fabric
I choose my mother thobe as a pattern, because its very similar to the original traditional thobe.
I decided what is the changes that i want to apply to the original design, then we started cutting the fabric according to that.
Fourth step pieces assembly & sewing
The pieces were carefully assembled onto the fabric to form the final composition.
Fifth Step Hand embroidery
The thobe is finished with hand embroidered details along the edges of the sleeves and the collar, adding a refined and artisanal touch.