REMEMBERING AL SADU
Jordan, Research Projects about Bedouin weaving techniques
Sadu” is the weaving technique that is associated with the Bedouin weaving of goat hair tents. It is an is an Arabic term which refers to the extension of the body, specially of the craftsman’s arm . What happens to a craft that has lost its original purpose and its maker? How does it prevail? The purpose of this project is to the transmission of knowledge of Bedouin material culture by using the action of making to teach the user the technical skills of al Sadu. It allows wanderers to partake in a collaborative weaving experience and is designed to be installed in a regional transition area such as an airport encouraging new generation to take on and understand the principles of the old techniques.