Katara launched “Inspired by the women craft heritage”

The Cultural Village Foundation Katara has announced the launch of Katara Summer Events 2020, to be presented remotely through its social media accounts.

The handicraft competition is being launched as a part of Katara Summer Events 2020 under the umbrella of Qatari Women’s Pen Forum. This is the first competition for women handicrafts entitled “Inspired by the women craft heritage”

This competition aims to highlight the role of Qatari women in craft heritage and creativity, which serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences, in addition to introducing their works and documenting the Qatari national identity.

Candidates should be 18 years old and above or older and prefer working on areas related to women artisan heritage: Al-Marash, Sadu and Mukhala.

Women who want to take part in this competition are required to submit a sample of products or handicrafts or souvenirs to the Qatari Women’s Pen Forum at Building 18 (first floor) not later than August 15. The samples should be specifically created for this competition.

Women wishing to participate in this competition must submit a sample of products or handicrafts or souvenirs to the Qatari Women’s Pen Forum in Building 18 (first floor), not later than August 15. First place winner will receive QR25,000; second place QR20,000 QR, and third place QR15,000.