Workshop & Training Programs
Samar Hakim × UNHCR MADE51 × AlSadu Society
Crafting Futures
A leathercraft training program empowering 15 refugee women artisans in Alexandria, Egypt through heritage, skill, and contemporary design.
The Program
Preserving Heritage. Creating Opportunity.
With a shared commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, Samar Hakim, in collaboration with UNHCR and MADE51 and AlSadu Society, implemented a specialized training program for 15 refugee women artisans in Alexandria, Egypt.
The program focused on developing professional leathercraft skills and introducing participants to the production of high-quality leather accessories and bags.
15 Women Artisans
1 Training Program
2 Craft Traditions
∞ Lasting Impact
Workshop Moments
Learning Through Hands-On Craft
The artisans learned how to combine traditional AlSadu weaving techniques with contemporary leather craftsmanship, creating unique products that celebrate cultural heritage while meeting modern market demands.
The Outcome
A Collection Connecting Cultures
The skills acquired through this training are now reflected in a collection that connects cultures, craftsmanship, and innovation across borders.
Each piece carries a story of resilience, heritage, collaboration, and handmade excellence.
The Process
From Skill to Finished Product
01
Design
Understanding product shapes, function, and proportions.
02
Cutting
Preparing leather patterns with accuracy and care.
03
Stitching
Learning hand-stitching and finishing techniques.
04
AlSadu
Integrating Kuwait woven heritage into modern leather goods.
05
Product
Creating market-ready accessories and bags.
Every stitch tells a story. Every artisan shapes a future.
Impact
More Than a Workshop
Heritage
Preserving AlSadu weaving through contemporary product design.
Empowerment
Supporting refugee women artisans with practical skills and confidence.
Craftsmanship
Developing leathercraft techniques for premium handmade accessories.
Livelihood
Creating sustainable opportunities through market-ready skills.
Crafted by Hands. Inspired by Heritage.
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