Crafts Programme News Today

Dubai: Have you ever come across the traditional Emirati craft of Safifa or palm-leaf weaving? It has notable similarities with other weaving crafts around the world such as bamboo weaving in Southwest China. This is what Expo 2020’s Design and Crafts Programme aims to do – bring together Emirati and international crafts onto a collaborative platform to advance mutual artistries and knowledge. The programme is part of the fair’s wider canopy of initiatives under the Arts and Culture Prog...