Al-Sadu is a traditional handicraft which originated among the Bedouins of the desert and is still practised by Emirati women today. Camel fur, goat hair or sheep wool is woven into homes and furnishings, such as the Bayt Al-She' r, the 'house of hair' desert tent, household furnishings and decorati

Al-Sadu is a traditional handicraft which originated among the Bedouins of the desert and is still practised by Emirati women today. Camel fur, goat hair or sheep wool is woven into homes and furnishings, such as the Bayt Al-She' r, the 'house of hair' desert tent, household furnishings and decorative camel and horse accessories. The craft has unique, colourful designs and symbols inspired by the natural environment and tribal logos. Al-Sadu was a resourceful way of utilising scarce desert resources for shelter and comfort and is an important symbol of Emirati creativity and resilience. Al-Sadu was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in 2011. This critical research book by Mahasin Abdel Rahim Wageealla documents and preserves this handicraft for future generations. 'Al-Sadu: Traditional Weaving Skills in the United Arab Emirates' details each step in the weaving process as well as its various products, symbols and designs.

Al Sadu Arabic