A quarterly specialized journal
The Message Of Folklore from Bahrain To The World

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The theoretical and practical foundations of the development of weaving looms (Sadu)
Issue 34

A traditional form of weaving practiced by Bedouin women in rural communities in Kuwait and other Gulf states, Al Sadu is used to produce fabric for furniture...

A Journey to Solidarity and Cooperation: Social Practices, Rituals and Ceremonies in Wadi Musa, Southern Jordan
Issue 57

The purpose of this study is to shed light on various social practices, rituals and traditional celebrations in Wadi Musa, and to emphasise the most important...

Cultural Origins of Amazigh Pottery in Morocco
Issue 64

Amazigh pottery produced in the Moroccan region often has designs that address cultural and historic issues through the use of ornamentation based on...

The real or the synthetic ?
Issue 34

There are many stories about how pearls are formed. Some are very similar to scientific discoveries that explain the stages of a pearl’s formation. ...

Has the Machine Started to Change the Concept of Folk Culture?
Issue 46

This study addresses the digital revolution that has transformed the world from an object into a subject. If the digital is perceived as a new culture, it also...

Traditional Clay Construction Materials and Methods
Issue 52

Due to their geographic location, the Islamic countries of northwest Africa (Egypt and the countries of Maghreb and Mali) have cliffs overlooking the...

Constructuralism and the study of folktales
Issue 15

Although Constructuralism has linguistic roots in modern European history, it is now applied to some social sciences and to the study of folklore. In folklore...

Authentic Customs and Old Joy and Grieving Traditions in Old Jerusalem: Prophet David’s Corner in Jerusalem as an Example
Issue 22

This study aims to renew, develop and preserve the positive aspects of Palestinian folklore in an effort to lessen the suffering of the younger generation, who...

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