These works represent a significant milestone for IRTHI, as they will be exhibited for the first time and form part of the core archival collection of the future Irthi Museum. The exhibited collections embody IRTHI’s commitment to fostering cross-cultural design dialogues and preserving traditional crafts through contemporary practice. Each collection demonstrates an intersection of heritage craft techniques, such as weaving, embroidery, metalwork, and woodworking with innovative materials and modern design thinking.
By presenting these works on an international platform, IRTHI seeks to highlight the value of craft as both a cultural archive and a driver for creative innovation. The collections on view serve as living records of artisanal knowledge and collaborative design processes, bridging the traditions of the UAE with global design discourse. The participation at Design Doha Biennial is not only an opportunity to share the outcomes of the Design Labs II program but also to reinforce IRTHI’s vision for its museum as a space that safeguards heritage, supports innovation, and inspires future generation.
