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Kindred Spirits: Weaving, Creating, Beading, Connecting | Lubna Saif Abbas Dehrab | TEDxGUST

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Lubna Saif Abbas is a well known local artisan, beader and caretaker of the Yadawi studio and artisan collective in Kuwait. Lubna speaks about the origins of her passion for artisanal work and the importance of building a society of people who are vibrant, active and creative. 
 Well known local artisan, beader and caretaker of the Yadawi studio and artisan collective, Lubna Abbas will speak about the origins of her passion for artisanal work and creativity. 

Kuwait, once renowned in the Gulf and the world for its handcrafted ships and artisanal products has long forsaken the handmade for the branded. Lubna argues that Kuwait needs to build a society of people who are vibrant and active and have the sensibility to not only consume but to be aware of their consumption and also be able to create. Lubna established the artisanal collective Yadawi in 2007, and it is one of a few in the region.

Yadawi hosts a variety of workshops throughout the year and promotes the work of its members through markets and a shop located in Souq Al Mubarakiya, which also sells inks, stamps, art supplies and other artisanal items. Thirty to forty art and craft workshops run every year including beading, deco patch, sewing, art clay and calligraphy in both English and Arabic. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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