Majid Al Maskati: Music Artist, Majid Jordan
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We Are Hebah Fisher
In episode 305, the girls are joined by podcaster and Kerning Cultures co-founder and CEO Hebah Fisher. They get into her upbringing, living all over the world, her work with Kerning Cultures and why they decided to start it, and so much more. Follow Hebah on Twitter at @fishermandow and on Instagr…
Introducing … al empire
We’re thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: al empire.
al empire returns for Season 3 with more stories of exceptional Arabs from around the world and their journey to the top, from comedians and entrepreneurs to musicians and media mavericks. This season of al e…
6: Forward: A Contemporary Take on Safavid Fashion
How does Safavid fashion continue to influence and inspire us today? We partnered with M7 - a centre for innovation and design - to invite five Qatar-based designers to create contemporary pieces, drawing inspiration from the items in this exhibition.
‘Fashioning an Empire’ is by the Museum of Is…
5: Le Goût Perse: a Fascination With All Things Persian
The fashion and fame of Safavid silks continued even after the empire declined. In the late 19th century we saw a growing fascination with Safavid silks, starting with the Russian Ballet and Louis Cartier. And from there, sparking a whole fashion trend in Europe.
‘Fashioning an Empire’ is by the M…
4: Safavid Fashion: A Feast for the Senses
What did high-end Safavid fashion look like? One of the most luxurious textiles produced in the Safavid period in Iran was silk velvet – specifically, silk velvet with figural decoration. In addition to being visually opulent and elegant, Safavid fashion was a way of expressing political and litera…
3: Painting an Oasis: Isfahan
How do you capture Iran’s third largest city in one painting? In the 1600s, Isfahan served as the capital of the Safavid Empire and one of the biggest cities in the world at the time. Larger than Paris, London, or Tokyo. Isfahan was built on the back of the silk trade. Its rich and noble history ma…
2: A Fragment of Rich, Red Silk
How did this exquisite piece of silk come to be made? Safavid textiles are among the most sophisticated and complex textiles ever produced. Rich colours, intricate figures, shimmering surfaces… silk production was coveted in Safavid Iran during the late 1600s.
‘Fashioning an Empire’ is by the Mus…
1: Portraits of Safavid Elegance
Who are these two larger-than-life portraits welcoming you into the exhibit? Their elegant fashion is a fantastic introduction to the important role one textile in particular played in the Safavid empire: silk.
‘Fashioning an Empire’ is by the Museum of Islamic Art, and produced by Kerning Cultur…
Trailer: From clothing to carpets…
…we’re unravelling threads of Safavid elegance. Each story will take us on a journey back in time – and, if you’re at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, you’ll be able to follow along with the exhibition in front of you. For those of you listening at home: sit back and let your imagination t…
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