Iraq Al-Ameer Women Cooperative Society
History, Creativity and Hospitality
The Society was found by Noor Al-Hussein Foundation in 1994 with the support of Swiss Government. 10 old houses were renovated to create the vocational village that managed to train 156 women from surrounding villages on handicrafts.
The society was self dependent in 2001 the vocational village aims to maintain and sustain the unique heritage of area and to provide training for members and non- members on different topics
Hand-made fabric workshop
At this workshop, hand-run looms are used to create textiles in different colors, designs and sizes.
The products are used to produce curtains, bed covers, shawls , bags , folk dresses upholstery and many other hand-made and embroideries .
Hand-made paper workshop.
The goal of this workshop is conserve and environment through processing plants residues and turn them to hand-made paper.
Okra, Banana, Reed, Lawn, palm leaves, esparto, and other plants are used to produce different sizes of paper than can used for drawing , printing and writing . Out of the paper , the workshop is producing greeting cards, frames, album, paper bags ..etc
The showroom
Inspired by the area's history , a showroom was established close to workshop. All the society products are displayed in the showroom where visitors can enjoy shopping in comfortable place.
Tourist Center
The tourist center is located in Iraq Al-Ameer village , 20 KM west of Amman.
It was established in 2008 , to attract tourist to visit ancient archeological sites (Qasr al Abd), the natural caves , the spectacular landscape and the running stream.
The center provides recreational services, including well furnished air conditional rooms.
The restaurant provides both local, international Cuisine and seasonal locally fresh fruits.
Clear Soap workshop
At this workshop, the soap is produced in the traditional methods , where only pure olive oil is used. The final products have different shapes and colors.
Pottery and Ceramic workshop.
At this workshop, ceramic and pottery are produced either by wheel or molds.
The workshop can produce different items, such as murals, jugs, vases, frames, dining plates ..ect. Addition to the ability to produce any special orders.
Contact
Tel :00962-6-5481385 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 00962-6-5481385 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 00962-6-5481385 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 00962-6-5481385 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mobile: 00962-777351620
Telefax: 00962-6-5481153
Email: iraqamir_women_soc@yahoo.com
Or contact me Dr.Khalid Shobaky
00962-788662746
Dr.shobaky@gmail.com
