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5/21/25, 3:57 PM UAE Showcases Handcrafts Sector as Cultural and Economic Driver at Make it in the Emirates
Participants include Al Ghadeer Emirati Crafts, which has trained over 470 women in heritage techniques such as
Talli, Sadu and pottery, transforming them into contemporary products showcased globally. Also exhibiting is
Khunair, the heritage brand of Beit Al Khunair, known for producing Emirati daggers and ceremonial artefacts

using time-honoured methods.

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is showcasing the regional diversity of crafts like palm weaving, while Al
Khaznah Leathers, a sustainable tannery founded in 2003, is blending traditional leatherwork with eco-conscious
innovation.

The event underscores how handcrafts can bridge the past and future—sustaining cultural legacy, empowering
local talent and positioning the UAE’s artisanal excellence on the global stage.

News Source: Emirates News Agency

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