Learn about the traditional craft of Islamic bookbinding, brought into direct conversation with Christian bookbinding techniques.

Participants will dive into the history of Islamic and Christian bookbinding, and the shared techniques in both overlapping traditions, before being guided to make their own book following traditional techniques.

Led by the Head of Conservation at Cambridge, Flavio Marzo.

Age Requirement: 15+

Please note that doors will close shortly before the advertised time so we request that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Supported by Yunus Emre Enstitüsü - London (@yeelondra), a registered charity promoting Turkish language and culture.

About the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü

Established in 2010, Yunus Emre Enstitüsü - London is the Republic of Türkiye’s official cultural institute, promoting Turkish language and culture worldwide through more than 90 centres abroad. The Institute delivers a structured programme of cultural events, exhibitions, and Turkish language courses, supporting cultural engagement between Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Through its educational and cultural activities, the Institute provides access to Türkiye’s artistic heritage and contemporary cultural production, serving a wide and diverse audience.

Address: 10 Maple Street London W1T 5HA

Telephone: + 44 20 7387 303

E-mail: londra@yee.org.tr

Website: www.yeelondon.org.uk

Social Media Handle: @yeelondra

About The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts

The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts runs from 19 to 29 November 2026, bringing performances, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops to Cambridge's historic colleges, museums, and cultural spaces. Open to everyone, the festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Islamic arts, and, fifty years on from the landmark 1976 World of Islam Festival, carries that spirit into our own time. Find out more at cfia.co.uk (http://cfia.co.uk).

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