Emirati women making telli (a form of traditional embroidery) weaves, details of their jewellery and dresses, and the landscapes they live in are all part of a new series of paintings by the Emirati artist Budour Al Ali. The collection will go on display today at Al Ain Heritage Festival in a tribute to the culture and the women of the Emirates.
“Through my art, I am trying to empower Muslim women and showcase their dignity,” says Al Ali. “In western culture there is often the wrong impression given of Muslim women and my paintings go some way to overcome this stereotype.”
Original article by Anna Seaman
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Budour Al Ali uses art to empower women and overcome stereotypes
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