05-05-2025
MSDF organises workshop on 'Naqda' embroidery at MIA
DOHA: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Family Empowerment Department, is organizing a training workshop titled 'Preserving Cultural Crafts - Naqda Embroidery'at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
The workshop is part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to support traditional crafts and aligns with its broader programs aimed at empowering productive families and developing the skills of individuals working in the field of family empowerment. To this end, the Ministry collaborates with relevant institutions and implements training projects that preserve cultural heritage while providing support services that create new opportunities for participants.
The workshop highlights Naqda, a traditional craft deeply rooted in Qatari heritage. It will cover the concept, history, and cultural importance of Naqda embroidery, in addition to introducing the traditional tools and fabrics used. Participants will also have the opportunity to view design samples and patterns associated with the craft.
Furthermore, the workshop includes hands-on training in applying Naqda embroidery to garments such as the Milfa and Bukhnag. The goal is to equip participants - particularly women - with the skills to incorporate this heritage craft into contemporary designs such as abayas and souvenir items, thereby enhancing prospects for sustainable production and improved marketability.
In this context, Fatima Al Nuaimi, Director of the Family Empowerment Department, stated that the workshop aims to train and transform participants from consumers into skilled artisans. It also seeks to empower entrepreneurs by attracting and training new groups interested in learning the Naqda craft.
She noted that the Ministry aspires for the workshop to achieve its objectives by enabling participants to launch new production projects that creatively merge Qatari heritage with modern design, with opportunities to promote their products through exhibitions and Ministry-affiliated marketing platforms.
The Family Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Social Development and Family is committed to realizing the Qatar National Vision 2030 by fostering a sustainable environment for productive national entrepreneurs. The Ministry continues to support and encourage development initiatives in coordination with relevant stakeholders, while guiding and promoting the efforts of the private sector and civil society organizations to establish or fund development projects that contribute to the economic and social empowerment of individuals and families.
