UAE’s ‘Al Talli’ craft inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Sheikha Latifa said the inscription of ‘Al Talli’, a traditional form of decorative embroidery in the UAE, on UNESCO’s list reflects the UAE’s leadership in promoting intangible cultural heritage and what Dubai’s culture is doing to preserve the country’s traditional crafts s hard work.

Sheikha Latifa affirmed that Dubai will continue to strengthen its efforts to promote the country’s traditions. The inscription of ‘Al Talli’ on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List is an achievement that has driven the continuation of this traditional craft. “The UAE and Dubai continue to roll out initiatives to preserve the country’s tangible and intangible heritage as part of promoting its unique cultural identity and ensuring that future generations are connected to the country’s cultural roots.”

She expressed her gratitude to the Ministry of Culture and Youth, the National Education, Culture and Science Council, and the Dubai Culture Team for their efforts to ensure that the application for “Al Talli” to be included in the UNESCO list was comprehensive and convincing.

“The success of the UNESCO listing of ‘Al Talli’ reflects the efforts of the UAE’s cultural institutions to preserve the country’s unique heritage. Dubai Culture has launched several initiatives to preserve the UAE’s heritage, promote the country’s values, and Create an environment conducive to ensuring the sustainable development of heritage industries.

“In recent years, the UAE has successfully inscribed many elements of its heritage and culture on the UNESCO List. The addition of ‘Al Talli’ to the list will further communicate the depth and richness of the UAE’s heritage to the international community. Apart from enhancing the UAE’s global presence In addition to its image on the cultural map, this achievement will also open up new horizons for the development of traditional crafts and their application in various fields of life,” said His Highness.

Dubai’s Ministry of Culture and Youth, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Youth, has submitted an application to UNESCO titled “Al Talli: Traditional Embroidery Techniques in the UAE”. The submission highlighted the importance and history of the craft in the country. Sheikha Latifa says there are more than 4,000 women practicing their craft across the UAE.

Through the Turath Center for Traditional Handicrafts, the education arm of the Al Shindagha Museum, the largest heritage museum in Dubai, Dubai Culture continues to preserve and preserve the history of ‘Al Talli’ by imparting knowledge of handicrafts to future generations and raising awareness of its importance, as the Authority supports Part of the commitment to traditional skills and knowledge.

‘Al Talli’ is a traditional form of embroidery practiced almost exclusively by Emirati women and is characterized by the use of cotton or silk thread to adorn the collar, hem and cuffs of clothing, interlaced with gold and silver threads. It is known for its intricate designs and vibrant colors inspired by the local environment. The most famous “Al Talli” designs include “Sayer Yaay” (coming and going), “Bu Khostain” – or “Bu Futlatayn” – (double strands) and “Bu Khosa” or “Bu Futla” (single strands ) ).