Al Sadu, traditional weaving skills in the United Arab…United Arab Emirates
Urgent Safeguarding List 2011
EN: Shearing a sheep to collect wool
EN: Preparing clean wool for the spinning process
EN: Spinning using a wooden hand spindle
EN: Al Sadu weaver using the floor loom (al-noul)
EN: Close up of the loom showing the two layers of threads
EN: Various tools used in weaving (from top left clockwise: bundles of dyed wool, wooden spindles, metal shears, gazelle horn implement used to tighten the weaving)
EN: Different traditional woven designs
EN: Bedouin tent woven from panels of goat's hair
EN: A man selecting Al Sadu camel accessories in the market
EN: (top) Camel with Al Sadu accessories, (bottom) Al Sadu woven rug and camel saddlebags
