London Craft Week, a festival to showcase the finest-made artisanal objects in the world, is back after a two-year break during Covid. The event honors the creativity and skill of the best-made objects and artworks in the world, with a focus on celebrating the artistry of Middle Eastern crafts, including embroidery, mosaics, and more.
London is already renowned for its Fashion Week and Design Festival, and London Craft Week has strengthened the city’s cultural portfolio further. The festival has curated a list of 250 makers and designers, including numerous individual Arab designers exhibiting their craft. These Arabic artisans are flying the flag of Islamic creativity and traditions in the arts, showcasing their skill of embroidery and textile weaving with a particular influence from the Middle Eastern history of the craft.
London Craft Week is taking place from May 9 to 15 across the city of London at more than 200 locations. The event is a real treat for lovers of artisanal creativity, with something for everyone to admire. The festival showcases the talents of up-and-coming artists, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work and talent to a global audience.
The festival is also hosting an exhibition entitled “Imprints of Iran” at Cromwell Place from May 9 to 14. The exhibition’s theme focuses on contemporary interpretations of ancient Middle Eastern crafts of embroidery, mirror mosaics, woodworking, and ceramics, by young Iranian artists, Bibi Manavi, Rana Khadem, and Navid Azimi Sajadi.
London Craft Week is a testament to the power of art and creativity. Through celebrating the artistry of Middle Eastern crafts, the festival showcases the importance of preserving and promoting traditional art forms. By providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, the festival helps to promote cultural exchange and understanding, fostering connections between different cultures and communities.