دور فن التطريز في تمكين المرأة اقتصاديا

Abstract EN

The study aimed at shedding light on the experiences of women working in the field of embroidery through the identification of changes caused by their work in the field of embroidery in increasing their economic empowerment, identifying the constraints they face during their work in this field and finally identifying their future aspirations in this profession.

To achieve the objectives of the study the qualitative descriptive approach was used in the analysis of the data.

The study's population included all women who work in the embroidery profession in the city of Amman, and because of the lack of a framework for the study's population a purposive sample of (20) working women in the profession of embroidery has been selected.

The most important results of the study were that most women had started to learn the art of embroidery as a hobby in school or through family members, and then became trade-driven by economy, or a leisure activity or a way to prove oneself.

This profession had an impact on increasing their income, helping family members in providing financial support in the field of education or initiating a private project, It also had a moral influence as it helped to increase their self-esteem since they became independent and relied on themselves in earning and spending, which increased their participation in family decisions.

These women also developed a sense of awareness of the importance and value of this national heritage and the need to disseminate it and ensure its sustainability for generations to follow.

One of the main difficulties they faced in the workplace was the non-availability of funding for the establishment of their private project prompting some to work in some societies, in addition to the difficulty of combining work in embroidery and domestic work in the presence of young children.

As for ambitions, foremost were that some women look forward to improve their financial status through more work, some of them are looking to own a project or a fashion house, while others have higher aspirations such as establishing a Heritage Museum and producing books and publications that promote the heritage.

The study’s main recommendations are: to train women on small project management, to facilitate the process of loans without guarantees and to develop alternative solutions in this framework, as well as to facilitate the conditions in the provision of a supportive environment that can promote the role of micro-entrepreneurs in the field of embroidery within families and communities.

The recommendations also include encouraging relevant institutions to provide new markets for women artisans for their products in the field of embroidery.

Finally, the study calls for those in charge of the review of school curricula to show interest in this craft and add it to the curricula for both sexes, as it reflects the heritage and national identity which must be preserved and which interests both sexes.