Sadhew weaving

In Sadhew weaving, a traditional Bedouin craft, strands of camel, goat or sheep hair is wrapped around a nool or spindle. This is a small wooden instrument held in the hand. The nool is used to spin the wool round until it becomes a thread, which is then wrapped around the bottom of the nool.


The wool is then died with traditional red and black colours. Although traditional dies made from local organic materials are still sometimes used, modern commercial dies produce a much stronger colour. Using a loom, the wool can be woven into carpets, tents and cushions and other items.
You can see Sadew weaving taking place at the heritage village (located between majelis Al Trawon Street and Corniche Road), and you can buy Sadew products in Souq Waqif.

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