A chance to create Emirati crafts in less than 30 minutes.

Whether woven palm leaves, Khoos, or braided silk and metallic lace, Telli, there is something for vistors or little ones at Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts! Vistors painted on a Sarrood, round woven palm leaf, canvas. They used Telli to decorate their candle or make a friendship bracelet. They also made their own mini scented doll or key chain.

Own craft to take home for 30 AED.

About Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts

Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts is the most comprehensive organization in the UAE to empower underprivileged women through Emirati crafts. Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, the Emirates Red Crescent President’s Assistant for Women’s Affairs, founded Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts in 2006. The aim of the initiative was to sustain traditional crafts, create culturally inspired products, and provide women with training, designs, raw materials, and marketing services to assist them in earning a dignified living. Boasting more than 200 craftswomen from different nationalities and ages, Al Ghadeer UAE Crafts has multiple product lines such as corporate gifts, stationery, home accessories, and fashion.

Image Credits: @AlGhadeerUAECrafts