Threads brings together three Arab women artists from Syria, Lebanon and Sudan, weaving a story of migration, songs of the Earth, of disability and the passage of time. In a journey through storytelling, music, and visual poetry they explore how, while the rich tapestry of our lives may be different, a thread runs through them to bring together a sisterly home that is unbound and timeless. Inspired by the nomadic Bedouin, one of the many indigenous communities in the Arab world who continue to be marginalised through aggressive, extractive ‘development’ practices, Threads brings together the impact of time, culture and migration in a scripted spoken word, accessible performance, with music and a mixed media installation. Storytelling will be performed by Alia Alzougbi and accompanied by original music by Rihab Azar on the Oud. The focal point of the installation will be a sculptural work that brings numerous threads, made up of a vast range of colours, and created by Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings. Part of Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, this is a digital, accessible performance, available to watch for free. Threads is commissioned by Liverpool Arab Arts Festival, with support from DaDa, funded by Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council.

This is a short film showing a new design of zoetrope, its artistic patterns influenced by the Oud music being played as it turns around; my aim is to experiment at different scales to create stunning visual affects

"See the work behind one of the PROCESSIONS 2018 banners in this sneak peek with textile artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings working with a collective of deaf and hearing women from Brighton.as part of our 100 years, 100 banners programme".

As part of my research for River Runs Through, I conducted workshops in Brighton with members of the Sudanese-Arabic community; we discussed our memories of life growing up by the Nile and how things had changed for us through migrating to the UK

Textiles artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings reflects on her River Runs Through project about migration and origins, in conversation with glass artist Mike Barrett

A sheet of fabric designs specially treated to be heat-resistant is drawn across a table

Excerpt of Definitely Able Conference Interviews, featuring Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings

An interview in Arabic by Alkashaf media of textiles artist Omeima Mudawi-Rowlings at her studio in London