
ola saad znad on reviving ancient marsh arab reed weaving at dubai design week pavilion
'a present/absent mudhif' revives the materials and techniques that have sustained the marsh arabs for centuries and now face degradation.
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dubai design district (d3) is a destination dedicated to the creative fields. hosting the region’s growing collective of creatives, artists and designers, d3 seeks to provide businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a community where they can collaborate, create, and inspire. the district has also become a popular events space, attracting international crowds to a wide range of cultural exhibitions and serving as a design hub for the wider middle east region.

'a present/absent mudhif' revives the materials and techniques that have sustained the marsh arabs for centuries and now face degradation.



during dubai design week, the exhibition forms a visual narrative of the significant developmental stages and shifts in design and architecture over the course of seven decades.
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