diala khasawneh

diala is a multi-talented artist.. she paints, she writes.. and she makes her own jewlery.

i'm waiting for her paintings to be converted digitaly to add them to this page.. but for now i will present the book she wrote recently "memories engraved in stone.. palestinian urban mansions", which is an amazing piece of literature in which diala -through the center of architectural conservation "riwaq"- gave us an enchanting journey through the life of buildings and houses that represent the architectural heritage of palestine.. and the stories of the people who lived in them and gave them their special spirit.. who gave them life.

"Almost deserted now, the house is on pause and everything remains in the state it was left in. The original furniture tells of cosy times spent here. Black and white photographs decorate the wall, classical wooden and glass bookcases overflow with books, attractive chandeliers hang down from the ceilings..."

part of diala's description of the "alami house" in jericho