emirates7 - At Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the United Arab Emirates Pavilion continues to celebrate Emirati heritage by featuring authentic traditional crafts during the fourth day's program. These included live workshops hosted by Bait Al Harifeen (House of Artisans), with participation from a group of skilled Emirati craftswomen.
The workshops offered immersive, hands-on experiences in time-honored crafts such as Al Sadu (a traditional weaving technique), with special focus on the use of the Maghzal (spindle), a fundamental tool in the weaving process. Visitors also engaged in Talli (decorative braiding) and Khous (palm frond weaving), gaining firsthand experience under the guidance of Emirati women known as the "Mothers of the Emirates"—guardians of a rich cultural legacy rooted in the desert lifestyle.
What sets these workshops apart is their interactive nature, allowing visitors to craft personal mementos—such as Talli-themed medals, miniature spindles, and Khous bookmarks—offering a tangible connection to the UAE's cultural traditions.
Among the standout exhibits in the pavilion are prominent handcrafted pieces created by Bait Al Harifeen, including a striking Al Sadu installation in the "Healthcare" section—completed over two months—and a heritage-inspired rocket model in the space exploration zone, symbolizing the fusion of tradition with innovation.
This dynamic participation brings the essence of the Emirati desert to life, reflecting core values of craftsmanship, generosity, and heritage, as passed down through generations of women artisans.
The presence of these talented craftswomen at the UAE Pavilion will continue until April 19, underscoring the pavilion’s mission to present the UAE’s cultural and human legacy in a way that honors the past while embracing the future.
The workshops offered immersive, hands-on experiences in time-honored crafts such as Al Sadu (a traditional weaving technique), with special focus on the use of the Maghzal (spindle), a fundamental tool in the weaving process. Visitors also engaged in Talli (decorative braiding) and Khous (palm frond weaving), gaining firsthand experience under the guidance of Emirati women known as the "Mothers of the Emirates"—guardians of a rich cultural legacy rooted in the desert lifestyle.
What sets these workshops apart is their interactive nature, allowing visitors to craft personal mementos—such as Talli-themed medals, miniature spindles, and Khous bookmarks—offering a tangible connection to the UAE's cultural traditions.
Among the standout exhibits in the pavilion are prominent handcrafted pieces created by Bait Al Harifeen, including a striking Al Sadu installation in the "Healthcare" section—completed over two months—and a heritage-inspired rocket model in the space exploration zone, symbolizing the fusion of tradition with innovation.
This dynamic participation brings the essence of the Emirati desert to life, reflecting core values of craftsmanship, generosity, and heritage, as passed down through generations of women artisans.
The presence of these talented craftswomen at the UAE Pavilion will continue until April 19, underscoring the pavilion’s mission to present the UAE’s cultural and human legacy in a way that honors the past while embracing the future.