As part of the “Bride’s Dowry Box Exhibition” events, the workshop for the “Bride’s Dowry Box” project is organizing an artistic experience.
The activity offers participants the opportunity to “create copper pieces inspired by the bride’s dowry box” using “saw cutting and engraving techniques” and repurposing them “with their own vision and personal touch,” making it an experience that blends “traditional craftsmanship with a personal flair.”
The workshop includes “practical stages starting from cutting and engraving to reshaping the pieces according to each participant’s creativity,” making it a chance to gain practical skills in metal arts and personal artistic expression.
Participation is limited to only six participants. It will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the “Ali Qana Cultural House.” The registration fee is 80 dinars, and registration is done by contacting the “Ali Qana Cultural House” page via “Facebook.”
Copper and Saw Engraving Workshop
The Copper and Saw Engraving Workshop is a traditional craft studio dedicated to preserving the historic art of engraving and cutting designs into copper and other metals using specialized saws. This technique has roots in decorative metalworking practices that span centuries, often used for creating intricate jewelry, ornamental objects, and architectural details. The workshop serves as both a production space and a cultural site aimed at keeping this specialized craftsmanship alive.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the ancient Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra).
Bride’s Dowry Box Exhibition
The Bride’s Dowry Box Exhibition showcases a traditional Chinese custom where families prepared ornate boxes filled with gifts for a bride’s new home. This practice, deeply rooted in marital rituals, symbolized blessings and the transfer of a daughter’s belongings. The exhibition displays historical examples to illustrate this aspect of cultural heritage.
Bride’s Dowry Box
The Bride’s Dowry Box is a traditional Chinese cultural artifact, typically a lacquered wooden chest, used historically to store a bride’s personal belongings, jewelry, and gifts as she prepared for marriage. It symbolized the family’s status and the transfer of wealth and blessings to the new household, with its use being most prominent during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Ali Qana Cultural House
Ali Qana Cultural House is a modern cultural center located in Tehran, Iran, designed to host a variety of artistic and social events. It was established to promote contemporary Iranian arts and culture, providing a space for exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings.
Facebook
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