Giving you the chance to view some truly charming local arts and crafts, while also supporting women artisans, the Women’s Handicraft Centre in Al Musharif is fascinating site to visit. Plan your trip here while staying at a centrally located hotel Abu Dhabi UAE has to offer such as Grand Millennium Al Wahda. This Abu Dhabi hotel is ideally positioned by the Al Wahda Mall and lets you indulge in some modern retail therapy as well.
Housed within the Women’s Union building, the Women’s Handicraft Centre has on display traditional creations including textiles, camel bags and even costumes. At the back of the exhibition hall you will find several workshops where you have a unique opportunity to see female artisans as they showcase their immense talent and skill, be it in embroidering, textile weaving, silver thread work or basket-weaving. Do remember you need to ask permission for photography and there is even a small shop where you can buy wonderful souvenirs and support a worthy cause at the same time.
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