Director General of Sadu Association Emphasizes Importance of Participation in 'Doha Design Biennale 2026'

The Director General of the Kuwaiti Sadu Artisans Association, Sheikha Bibi Al-Sabah, emphasized the importance of participating in the second edition of the “Doha Design Biennale 2026” through the artistic work “Sadu Muqarnas,” which embodies a creative convergence between Kuwaiti traditional crafts and Islamic architectural arts.

In a statement to KUNA, Sheikha Bibi Al-Sabah said that the Association’s participation in this cultural and design event, held in Qatar, stems from its commitment to highlighting Kuwaiti heritage and presenting it through a contemporary vision that keeps pace with developments in art and design, thereby opening new horizons for traditional crafts to engage with the global cultural landscape.

She added that the artistic work “Sadu Muqarnas,” by Kuwaiti artist and architect Ghadeer Mohammed, represents a creative experience that draws inspiration from the aesthetics of Kuwaiti Sadu weaving and reinterprets it through the art of muqarnas in Islamic architecture, reflecting the deep relationship between heritage and innovation.

She clarified that the work features a dome inspired by muqarnas geometry, adorned with patterns and motifs derived from Sadu, allowing visitors to enter its space and interact with its elements in an experience that blends artistic, architectural, and cultural dimensions.

Sheikha Bibi Al-Sabah noted that “this experience goes beyond merely evoking traditional patterns as aesthetic elements; it seeks to highlight the cultural values, historical memory, and national identity embedded in Sadu within Kuwaiti society.”

In this regard, she affirmed that the “Sadu Artisans Association” continues, through the “Sadu for Art and Design Initiative,” to support Kuwaiti artists and designers, encouraging them to draw inspiration from traditional crafts and develop them through modern creative approaches that contribute to strengthening the presence of Kuwaiti culture on international platforms.

She also pointed out that participation in the “Doha Design Biennale” offers a valuable opportunity to connect with global artistic experiences and exchange expertise and ideas in the fields of design, crafts, and contemporary arts, while shedding light on Kuwaiti heritage’s capacity for renewal and continuity across generations.

In the same context, Sheikha Bibi Al-Sabah stressed that Sadu represents one of the most prominent components of Kuwaiti cultural identity and highlighted the importance of preserving this legacy and presenting it to new generations through innovative methods that align with the times while maintaining its authenticity and values.

She expressed the “Sadu Artisans Association’s” pride in participating in this event, reaffirming the Association’s ongoing efforts to support artisans and creators and to enhance the presence of Sadu in the local and international cultural and design landscape.