Tribal Patterns: A Tapestry of Cultures

Exploring the Similarities and Distinctiveness of American Indigenous and Arab Bedouin Tribal

Patterns.

By Leena Al Ayoobi

September 2023

As a visual artist deeply intrigued by the myriad of cultures and traditions that paint our world with vibrant diversity, I embarked on a journey to explore the intricate tapestries of tribal patterns that are woven into the daily lives of two seemingly disparate cultures: the Indigenous Americans and the Arab Bedouins. My fascination was drawn to the remarkable parallels between their utilization of tribal geometric patterns, and I delved deep to understand the stories these patterns narrate about their diverse cultures, traditions, and histories.

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Tribal Patterns