Sameera Almulla, Hamad Al Mohammad and Asma Al Saadi
Doha: Jewellery inspired from the culture and heritage of Qatar spotlights the distinction of the ten Qatari designers for this year’s Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition happening until Saturday in West Bay.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 design and sword bracelets, traditional fashion mask Battola, Museum of Islamic Art-inspired necklace, and the famous Date tree Mashmum necklace, are some of the astonishing masterpieces on display made by young designers in the country.
Included for the fifth edition of the exhibition are DW Jewelry by Dana, Claire de Lune Jewelry, De Trove, Al Ghla Jewellery, Midad Jewelry, Nouf Jewellery, H Jewellery, Ghand Jewellery, and Hessa Jewels. Each work of art of the designers is exceptional; from gold to diamond and pearl, they each bring the history and culture of Qatar into a wearable classic and timeless jewellery.
Nouf Jewellery owner, founder and designer Nouf Al Meer is showcasing four of her collection. Among that stand out is the football designed bracelet which drew inspiration from the FIFA World Cup as Qatar will be hosting the competition.
Hessa Jewels embodies Qatar’s heritage through well-designed jewellery pieces. Founded in 2017, the name was derived from Sameera Almulla’s mother whom she also drew inspiration from. Almulla is the owner, founder and designer of the brand who is most famous for the Battola necklace.
“My designs are derived from what my mother likes – the battola, and cushion-designed necklace. I also have a collection inspired by the date tree which is the Mashmum necklace,” she told The Peninsula. Among all of her collection, the most she is proud of and the best seller is the Battola necklace. Apart from the jewellery collection, she is also exhibiting her own watches.
Hamad Al Mohammad, founder and designer of H Jewellery, said: “My designs are unique because I have my own workshops, I create the designs and do it in Qatar. Second, I am the first Qatari designer who takes inspiration from the artists,” he told The Peninsula. His booth features six designs from young Qatari artists. Some of the designs include the Arabian horse and the Arabic word for love.
De Trove by Fatima Al Mohannadi who is participating for the first time speaks on the Islamic culture of the country. Her Museum of Islamic Art necklace tells the architectural design of the museum. “The idea of my brand is to interpret the traditional jewellery to be modern and trendy for daily use,” she said.
Claire de Lune Jewelry a French word meaning moonlight, specialises in pearl, diamond and precious stone jewellery. Founder and designer Asma Al Saadi said this is the second year she has been participating in DJWE. Her most in-demand collection is what she called the Rainbow collection. The rainbow ring is composed of precious stones, Al Saadi said.
