QUEEN OF THE SHUK
ISRAELI FASHION STUDIO
For this look, I aimed to capture all the light and joy I experience at the Machaneh Yehuda Shuk in Jerusalem. Picture a ripe tomato nestled between a pungent fish and a sweet knafeh. The vibrant colors, the loud calls of vendors, and the excitement of preparing a Shabbat meal are palpable as you stroll through the Shuk's bustling stalls. I designed and hand-printed the fabric using silk screen printing, featuring various foods and architectural elements that highlight the Jewish-Arab connection present there. Additionally, I hand-sewed sunflower seeds onto the dress and gloves, a nod to the Israeli hutzpah that is so prevalent at Machaneh Yehuda.
Model: @areenkh
Photographer: @theiayf_photos
SUNFLOWER SEED COTURE
The craftsmanship highlights hand-sewn sunflower seeds (pitzuchim), linking street culture with high fashion.
SCREEN PRINTING
I created a tapestry of the Shuk's identity using digital techniques. I layered motifs in Adobe to capture the Jewish-Arab connection and handprinted the fabric to tell Machaneh Yehuda's story.
PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO & PAINTING
The project began with fieldwork in Jerusalem, capturing the Shuk through photos, paintings and audio. These inspired the textile, translatinganeh Yehuda's atmosphere into a garment.
