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Making Basket Workshop

Details of the Workshop:

Al Jasra Handicrafts Center organizes “Basket-Making” workshop. Indeed, basket weavers use palm leaves to make several items that can be found in Bahraini homes, such as dining mats, storage baskets, small dishes, hand fans and chicken coops.  It is one of the most widespread and famous handcrafts, and many still practice this traditional craft in several villages throughout the island, namely in the villages of Karbabad, Jasra, and Budaiya.

 Workshop topics include:

 1^st Week     :        Learning the basics of basket-making

2^nd Week     :        Finishing the twisting, twining, wicker and coiling processes of
                             the model.  

3^rd Week     :         Finishing the twisting, twining, wicker and coiling processes of
                             the model.

 Workshop Outcomes:

Making a dish

 Age: 18 and above.

 Language:  English & Arabic

•  Workshop fees (including all tools)

 For enquiry: handicrafts.workshops@culture.gov.bh