Tashkeel is pleased to announce the five UAE-based visual artists selected for the 2024 Critical Practice Programme (CPP). Over the course of a comprehensive one-year program, this cohort will receive...
Leather
From Mandoos Chest to Handbag: How the Emirati Treasure Box Became Wearable Design
The mandoos was once the most precious object in an Emirati home: a wooden chest studded with brass, holding a bride's jewellery, perfumes and fabrics....
A Bag That Carries a Story: Choosing Bags Inspired by UAE Heritage
A bag is the object we carry most, which makes it one of the best ways to carry culture too. From the mandoos chest reimagined...
Why the Weave Matters: Handwoven Herringbone Leather and the Art of Travelling Light
Herringbone is one of the oldest patterns in the world, from Roman roads to tailored tweed. Woven by hand in leather, it becomes a material...
Tanween by Tashkeel
The collection features bespoke, locally manufactured contemporary products that merge the UAE's traditional crafts and regional materials.
