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Craftswomen standing in a desert valley among black-and-pink woven columns

The craftswe carry forward

Five traditional Emirati crafts — each held by master craftswomen, each reimagined for today.

Women in embroidered dresses with Talli on a pickup truck by the sea
Stone beads joined with gold Talli braid

01

التلي

A braided trim woven with cotton and metallic threads, traditionally edging the cuffs and necklines of Emirati dress. Irthi brings Talli into jewellery, accessories and objects.

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A spiralling Safeefa palm-frond weave in burgundy and cream
Sculptural palm-frond weaving

02

السفيفة

The weaving of dried palm fronds into strips, coiled and stitched into baskets, mats and vessels — now shaped into sculpture and furniture.

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Hands weaving striped Sadu on a loom

03

السدو

Bedouin weaving on a ground loom, producing bold geometric bands once used for tents, rugs and saddle bags.

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Two braided Furokha cords with tassels hanging from a branch
Braided keychains in blue and green

04

الفروخة

Hand-braided cords and tassels — a fine finishing craft, today reinterpreted as accessories and keepsakes.

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Framed embroidery panels displayed beside granite blocks
Hanging panels with gold embroidery featuring a camel motif

05

التطريز

Needlework motifs drawn from Emirati dress — lattices, triangles and caravans in gold and silver thread — framed as contemporary wall pieces.

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Collaborations between Emirati artisans and designers from around the world.

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