The Zay Initiative aims to promote an understanding of the evolution of regional culture, building up public awareness and appreciation of this unique heritage, reaching out to like-minded individuals and institutions nationally, regionally and globally. In addition to seasonal or touring exhibitions and museum loans, the collection is accessed through [...]
In this conversation, Seif El Rashidi will discuss the over one thousand-year-old tradition of textile appliqué work (khayamiyya) in Egypt and how the aesthetic of the craft has been adapted to cater to international audiences and adopted by contemporary designers. Video footage of master-stitchers at work will also feature as part of this conversation.
The Barakat Trust Grants Programme 2021 Question and Answer Session 6 - Arabic Only An opportunity for a question and answer session with the Director of The Barakat Trust, Seif El Rashidi on the Grants Programme 2021. The session will be conducted in Arabic. There are separate sessions in English.
