Al Sadu
Al Sadu is a traditional weaving tool in the United Arab Emirates. It is used by the local women who have the weaving skills, and make soft furnishings and decorative accessories for camels, furniture, bags and many more. Because of its significance and rich tradition, it was inscribed in 2011 of UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. Although the tool was used in the past century, it is still being used today when women would come together as a group and weave. Al Sadu brings much communication in the UAE in terms of trade, majlis seating, and fiber arts.
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Al Sadu Book (will be shown later when I get the book)
Shasha
The Shasha is a traditional fishing boat that is primarily found in the East coast of the UAE, particularly in Fujairah. It is made from Palm trees and from the Palm’s fronds. Fishing was an integral part of the UAE trade where locals and South asians would go out to the sea and go fishing. The tradition is still carried on in some parts of the country, however, it is slowly dying down, and becoming more of a business aspect rather than a tradition. Chanting and having intimate conversations during fishing in the Shasha boats were huge outgoing activities with the people. Much history and communication would be made during these fishing sessions where communities would interact with each other such as some India’s Bollywood entertainment would arrive at an Emirati’s TV set.
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