The Hajar Chair is a collaborative creation between Architecture + Other Things and the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, developed during the “Safeefah x Sand Casting” Design Lab. This piece seamlessly blends traditional Emirati craftsmanship with contemporary design. Utilizing a unique mixture of water, sand, concrete, clay, and soil, the chair is sand-casted to form a rock-like structure. Complementing its robust form, the seat features camel leather woven using the Safeefah technique by artisans from Irthi’s Bidwa Social Development Programme. The Hajar Chair stands as a symbol of sustainable practices and the preservation of cultural heritage through innovative design.
The Hajar Chair is a collaborative creation between Architecture + Other Things and the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, developed during the “Safeefah x Sand Casting” Design Lab. This piece seamlessly blends traditional Emirati craftsmanship with contemporary design. Utilizing a unique mixture of water, sand, concrete, clay, and soil, the chair is sand-casted to form a rock-like structure. Complementing its robust form, the seat features camel leather woven using the Safeefah technique by artisans from Irthi’s Bidwa Social Development Programme. The Hajar Chair stands as a symbol of sustainable practices and the preservation of cultural heritage through innovative design.
About Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council:
Established in Sharjah, UAE, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council aims to empower women artisans across the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia. By merging traditional crafts with modern design, Irthi fosters economic and social development while preserving cultural heritage. Through initiatives like the Bidwa Social Development Programme, the council provides vocational training and market access to artisans, promoting sustainable practices and gender equality in the creative industries.
Website – www.architecture-otherthings.com & www.instagram.com/irthicouncil/
Instagram – @architecture_otherthings & @irthicouncil
Location – Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Photography by Moez Achour (www.moezachour.com)
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