
Irthi aims to conserve traditional Emirati crafts such as weaving straw baskets and mats out of palm leaves. Photo: Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council
Irthi aims to conserve traditional Emirati crafts such as weaving straw baskets and mats out of palm leaves. Photo: Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council
How traditional Middle Eastern crafts are inspiring contemporary fashion design
The region has been central, literally, to the global textiles trade for centuries