LIBRARY

AlSadu library research facility is a space dedicated to help scholars and researchers. It attains a variety of documents, books, publications, and periodicals on plentiful of subjects, alone with art related studies.

The library has undergone a digitalization process to ensure easy access for our AlSadu scholars, enthusiasts, and academics. It currently holding over 500 books in different languages.

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RESERCH DOCUMENTATION & ACADEMIC ENDEAVORS

On research documentation and academic endeavors, AlSadu Society boasts the publication of several books on Kuwait’s rich textile heritage; both nomadic Bedouin and urban pit-loom bisht weaving.

The books are:

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Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah (2001)

Kuwait Traditions: Creative Expression of Culture

a collection of descriptive essays on the different aspects of Kuwait’s traditions and significant aspects of its material culture; society, culture, crafts and the creative expression. It was selected by Amazon as one of the ten most informative books on the Gulf and the Arabian.

Author: Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah
Publisher: Sadu House
ISBN: 99906-604-1-7
Language: English

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Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah (2006)

Ibjad: Ornate Tent Dividers and Weavings of the Kuwait Desert

A study of the socio – cultural context of Bedouin weaving, design repertoire and imagery of the highly prized tent dividers of the desert of Kuwait.

Author: Altaf Salem Al Ali Al Sabah
Publisher: Sadu House
ISBN: 99906-83-51-4
Language: English

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John Gillow (2016)

From Desert to Town the traditional weaving of Kuwait

Several studies, pamphlets, articles and papers have been written by research fellows, collaborations with textile specialists and artists and students who have been welcomed to access our library, archives and meet and interview AlSadu Society’s weavers and members.

We are pleased to cite the following;

  • Keriene Canava
  • Ceyda Osky
  • Lesli Robertson
  • Zeinab Ibrahim