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Tradition, Craft and Sustainability - A Path To Timeless Beauty

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
1st – 31st December 2019 in Qatar / 17th December 2019 – 12th January 2020 in India

Tradition, Craft and Sustainability: A Path To Timeless Beauty showcased a curated selection of contemporary Indian fashion and textiles at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

The first of its kind in Qatar, the three day event by Qatar Museums (QM) and Caravane Earth presented a new initiative celebrating sustainability, heritage, and traditional craftsmanship.

Seen from above, a selection of contemporary Indian fashion and textiles displayed at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

The event included live music, a demonstration by Indian artisans and a symposium moderated by Bandana Tewari, sustainability activist and former Vogue India Editor-at-Large, which focused on themes such as the history of Abaya and traditional Qatari wear, building a sustainable global brand, and the textile heritage of Qatar and India.

 

The hands of an artisan using a wooden stamp and ink to print onto a white piece of fabric during Qatar-India 2019.
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The hands of an artisan using a wooden stamp and ink to print onto a white piece of fabric during Qatar-India 2019.