Culture

‘Gaza Genocide Tapestry’ exhibited at the National Eisteddfod

07 Aug 2026 2 minute read

The tapestries were made using the traditional Palestinian art of tatreez

Abby Neve

An exhibition of images of hand embroidered tapestries documenting devastation in Gaza has made its debut in Wales at the National Eisteddfod.

The exhibition was presented by Palestine Solidarity Campaign Cymru (PSC Cymru) and Palestine Museum and was the first exhibition of its kind to be shown in Wales.

The exhibition features photos of tapestries which recreate a scene from Gaza since October 2023.

Bethan Sayed, Co-Chair of PSC Cymru, said: “There are moments when words simply are not enough. This exhibition speaks through the work of women who have stitched memory into every panel so that the people of Gaza are not erased or forgotten.”

The works were embroidered by Palestinian women living in refugee camps and communities across the occupied West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan.

Using the traditional Palestinian art of tatreez, a form of embroidery that reflects regional identity and social relationships, the artists aimed to transform photographs into lasting acts of memory, resilience and witness.

Faisal Saleh, Founder and Director of the Palestine Museum, said:

“This exhibition was created because the world must not become numb to what is happening in Gaza. Behind every image is a real family, a real home and a real life.”

“The women who stitched these panels have transformed grief into art and remembrance.

“We are deeply grateful that Wales is hosting this exhibition and giving people the opportunity to see these stories with their own eyes.

“Memory is one of the strongest forms of resistance, and these works ensure that Gaza will not be forgotten.”

Produced by the Palestine Museum US, the exhibition has already been seen by audiences around the world. It’s place at one of the biggest cultural festivals in Wales marks the first time it has been shown to a Welsh audience.

Bethany Sayed said: “We are honoured to bring Gaza Genocide Tapestry to the National Eisteddfod, where thousands of people from across Wales have the opportunity to see these extraordinary works.

“The Eisteddfod celebrates culture, language and identity, and this exhibition reminds us why protecting those things matters. It is an invitation to bear witness, to reflect, and to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people.”

The exhibition will be on display throughout the National Eisteddfod at PSC Cymru’s stand (1017–1018).

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