Al Sadu is one of the crafts that the people of the desert are famous for in the scarce areas of natural resources in the Arabian Peninsula. Traditionally, men are in charge of shearing the sheep, camels, and goats, while the women’s role is to clean and prepare the wool. Once ready, the wool is used is set on a loom ready for the weaving.
Generally, a group activity, the women use the occasion to exchange news about their families, recite poems, and mostly transmit the know-how to the younger generations.
Al Sadu occupies a special place in Emirati society. Considered one of the most prominent crafts, it plays a fundamental role in Bedouin life and a tangible example that reflects their ingenuity and their ability to adapt to their natural environment. The practice of this craft by Bedouin women is one of the valuable economic contributions they make to the community, in addition to the major role that Al-Sadu played in the social life of Emirati women.
