Egyptian Handicraft Expo:

THE Sadu House under Patron and Honorary President of Al Sadu Society, Shaikha Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah and the ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Tarek El Kouny, under the auspices of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters have the pleasure of inviting you to an exhibition on: Traditional Egyptian Handicrafts On Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 at 5 pm at Sadu House (Gulf Road, next to the National Library).

Traditional Egyptian Handicrafts Exhibition provides a glimpse of the Egyptian heritage of textiles and handicrafts by presenting a selection of special handmade products.

The exhibition aims to empower the traditional communities and to promote indigenous Egyptian crafts as well as to enhance the cultural exchange with Kuwait. The exhibition will be showcasing:

Akhmim’s products of handmade textiles manufactured of Egyptian cotton, wool, linen and silk such as bed covers, bed linens, rugs, curtains, etc. The history of this industry goes back to the Pharaonic era;

Tilly Dress, unique embroidered dress with silver and copper thread that represents the continuity of the deeply rooted heritage of Egypt;

Sinai Traditional Dress, a multicolored dress usually from cotton thread whose special designs reflects the distinction and the heritage of Sinai Peninsula;

Traditional Copper and Silver products including accessories, trays, serving plates, candle holders, metalwork, Stonework, etc.

The exhibition will be opened by NCCAL Secretary General Ali Al Youha, Ambassador El Kouny and Shaikha Altaf Al Sabah. Opening: Feb 11, 2018 at 5 pm Exhibition days: Feb 12-15, 10 am to 1 pm & 4 pm to 8 pm

For any inquires please contact our colleague Farah Omrani at admin@alsadu.org.kw

or call 22452856.