From its base in Sharjah, a dynamic emirate known as the cultural capital of the UAE, the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has been establishing pioneering programmes —both locally and globally— that preserve, engage, elevate, and empower the art of crafts and their creators.
Unique in its mission, Irthi gives a voice for the woven creations and the tireless meticulous hands that craft them. Irthi’s story has many threads, and here we discover how each thread has a purpose, and a legacy.