7eraff : UAE Craft

In today’s fast paced and heavily automated environment, we take a breath…a moment to appreciate craft, not just as the skill of making, but also as an art form.
The project and podcast series "7eraff: UAE Craft" provides a platform for technology and tradition to merge. Experience the embedded meaning in each craft as you listen to a series of podcasts with a master craftsmen, soundscapes to transport you to the region, and a website that allows one to visualize the art form.

CREDITS:
American University of Sharjah students recorded all of the audio in the field and produced these podcasts as part of a course titled "MUM304 Media Systems and Publishing".

Lead by Asst. Prof. Becky Beamer :
1. Perfume Making - Arpana Murugappan & Nada Hassan
2. Arabic Calligraphy - Ahmed Geaissa & Fawziah Al-alami
3. Tile Work & Architecture - Deena Khatib & Nada Aldash
4. Jewelry - Malak Kobaisi, Manal Machou & Maryam Moustafa
5. Weaving - Deema Al Tharman & Madiha Taha
6. Dhow Ship Building - Dana Abachi & Shahed Kharroub
7. Pottery - Rohit Byju & Saqr Al Qassimi
8. Weaponry - Amira Roshdy & Julianne Ramos

SPECIAL THANKS :
Arabic Calligraphy - Wissam Shawkat
Dhow Ship Building - Salah bin Touq Al Merri
Perfume Making - Fatimah bint Hmaid
Pottery - Mohamed
Tile Work & Architecture - Ralf Steinhauer
Weaponry - Bilal Abdulhak
Jewelry - Azza Al Qubaisi
Weaving - Hessa

For more information on the project check out: www.7eraff.com
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In today’s fast paced and heavily automated environment, we take a breath…a moment to appreciate craft, not just as the skill of making, but also as an art form.The project and podcast series "7eraff: UAE Craft" provides a platform for technology and tradition to merge. Experience the embedded meaning in each craft as you listen to a series of podcasts with a master craftsmen, soundscapes to transport you to the region, and a website that allows one to visualize the art form. CREDITS: American University of Sharjah students recorded all of the audio in the field and produced these podcasts as part of a course titled "MUM304 Media Systems and Publishing".Lead by Asst. Prof. Becky Beamer :1. Perfume Making - Arpana... Show full description