Katta is a screen-divider that holds 400 pieces made of a variety of materials with individually hand-woven wooden panels, inspired by the traditional patterns and crafts of the UAE. Each individual p...
View postMokaعab seeks to share such centuries-old skills with a new generation who call the UAE home. The traditional weaving technique of dried palm fronds (khoos) practiced by women has historically been us...
View postTraces of Time is a timepiece that explores the formation of sand dunes, allowing the user to experience this natural phenomenon through the passage of time and movement of light. Inspired by the proc...
View postA moderated conversation with Gareth Neal, who is a key international mentor in the Tanween programme and has helped to shape a new era in contemporary British craft through material inventiveness and...
View postLAB 001 began with a day-long schedule of activities, giving designers exercises to encourage team-building and critical thinking. The aim of the exercises was to encourage self-driven, analytical thi...
View postTanween 2019 kicked off with Induction day, a chance for all the designers to meet each other and the mentors that will be working with them for the next year.
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