24/11/2025
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24/11/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 24: Director General of Al-Sadu Society Sheikha Bibi Al-Duaij affirmed that ‘Bait Al-Sadu’ (House of Al-Sadu) is committed to being an open platform for communication between various traditional weaving cultures around the world. Sheikha Bibi made the statement when she attended the two-day Peruvian traditional weaving exhibition and workshop held at Bait Al-Sadu.
She pointed out that the Society’s hosting of the fourth exhibition of the Peruvian Embassy in Kuwait is part of the approach, which connects craftswomen and weavers from different countries. She disclosed “since last summer, the Society has been hosting a number of Peruvian weavers who presented live demonstrations of traditional weaving and dyeing techniques, in addition to showcasing unique products that reflect their craft heritage. This interaction is a valuable opportunity for the members of the Society to learn the skills of Peruvian weavers and benefit from their expertise. This is invaluable for Peruvian weavers as well, because we opened a door for them to receive special wool orders from Kuwait, which are then sent to remote areas in Peru.
Peruvian newspapers recently reported on orders arriving from Kuwait to those regions. This, in itself, is a beautiful example of communication between peoples.” Meanwhile, Assistant Secretary General for the Arts Sector at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mosaed Al-Zamel stated that the Traditional Peruvian Textiles Exhibition, hosted by the Peruvian Embassy at Bait Al-Sadu, is a space for cultural exchange between peoples, highlighting the close connection between Kuwaiti heritage and that of other peoples despite the geographical distance.
He pointed out that this type of traditional craft does not disappear, as it is rather revived in different countries around the world, even in the North Atlantic region, where some still practice traditional weaving similar to Sadu. Moreover, Peruvian Ambassador to Kuwait Carlos Jiménez expressed his deep appreciation for the support of NCCAL and Bait Al-Sadu in hosting this event.
Jiménez confirmed that the Peruvian traditional weaving exhibition and workshop are part of the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He explained that the choice of weaving as a theme was not accidental, as it is due to the potential as a cultural bridge between the two peoples. He said the embassy invited renowned Peruvian weaving expert Martina Quispe to participate in the exhibition and present a live demonstration of traditional spinning and dyeing techniques, both current and future.
By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
