Kuwaiti Sadu fabric weaves its history at global event in India
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari reviewed the historical and cultural significance of Al-Sadu fabric in Kuwait, rooted in Bedouin traditions, and stressed the importance of integrating traditional crafts into modern creative industries and economies.
• Dr. Amina Al-Kandari of the Kuwaiti Crafts Association highlighted its journey from a grassroots initiative to a prominent entity, emphasizing its role in preserving Al-Sadu weaving, empowering artisans, and promoting sustainability.
The Kuwaiti Crafts Association showcased its efforts to promote the traditional Kuwaiti textile industry during the “International Crafts Council” forum held in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, as reported by Al Jarida newspaper.
Dr. Amina Al-Kandari, the representative of the association, told KUNA that she presented a working paper at the forum titled “Al-Sadu Association: From Personal Passion to Cooperative Craft Association.”
In her presentation, she highlighted the association’s development since its inception in 1978, culminating in its recognition as a globally acknowledged cooperative craft association.
Al-Kandari explained that her working paper was part of the forum’s second session, which focused on crafts and the creative economy. She emphasized the association’s role in empowering and supporting enthusiasts of the textile industry.
During her session, she traced the history of the association, which began as a grassroots initiative fueled by a passion for preserving the traditional Kuwaiti weaving art of Al-Sadu, and detailed its evolution into a prominent entity.
She also outlined the association’s objectives, emphasizing its efforts to safeguard cultural heritage, empower artisans, and promote sustainability within the craft economy. Additionally, she reviewed the historical and cultural significance of Al-Sadu fabric in Kuwait, rooted in Bedouin traditions, and stressed the importance of integrating traditional crafts into modern creative industries and economies.
The forum coincided with the 60th Diamond Jubilee celebration of the World Crafts Council, an international organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional crafts.
The event, held from November 22 to 24 at the National Craft Museum in New Delhi, brought together international experts, artisans, and craft enthusiasts.
