GCC Handicraft Exhibition is on in Doha now

If you’re wondering what you could possibly do on the weekend, then here’s something for you.

The First Annual GCC Handicraft Exhibition is now being held at the Sheraton Doha Resort.

The exhibition showcases unique and one-of-a kind products of 30 craftsmen from around the GCC. It also portrays the culture, tradition and heritage of the GCC region.

The exhibition was officially opened yesterday, with the ribbons being cut by the Qatar Tourism Authority chairman Issa bin Mohamed al-Mohannadi and undersecretaries for Tourism Affairs at Al Majilis Hall of the Sheraton Doha Resort.

The Qatar and Bahrain stalls had various products in display including, miniature wooden dhows, gypsum engravings, traditional chests etc.

Also, exhibitors like Fatma Maszouq from UAE explained about her home decors made with palm leaves. She said to the Gulf Times that her products like the mattresses, containers for food and medicine, dress bags and fans are bought by the rich back in her country.

The exhibition also had a jewel stall by the Omani artist and jewelry designer Naima Abdullah Al-Maimaani. This being her first visit to Qatar, Naima’s exquisite bracelets and necklaces are priced from a range of QR200-QR 2,500.

From Saudi, the artist Affafy Ebrahim has displayed his calligraphy book which contains some of his intricate calligraphy. His fellow colleagues can be found showcasing some personal accessories for all ages and home décor.

The Kuwaiti stall too had the miniature wooden dhows on display.

The exhibition is being held at Al-Majilis Hall at the Sheraton Doha Resort. The opening hours are from 9AM-1PM and from 4PM-9PM.

The exhibition will go on until the 10th of October 2015 [QTA, The Gulf Times]

(Cover Image courtesy-todayszaman.com)