IN BAHRAIN
THE ART OF
Traditional
Fashion When passion and talent meet traditional elegance. By Tuba Saricimen
With local fashionistas being on the rise, designing and styling with a sense of culture and tradition has been the new trend. We met with two talented designers and entrepreneurs to get a glimpse into their world of traditional fashion.
Eman Abdulla has an unmatched passion for fashion since early childhood, and although in the beginning, her professional career swerved into accounting and finance, Abdulla soon realized that the dream she has for herself lies elsewhere. Taking her talent, passion and mixed cultural background of Bahrain and Morocco, Abdulla launched Lalla Eman in 2010, a caftan line that combines both cultures. Lalla Eman uses the highest quality material and fabrics such as taffeta, French lace and 100 percent silk. Each caftan is hand crafted with custom made Moroccan threads and buttons, which are handcrafted by women all the way from Morocco.
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What inspires me personally is the environment (nature) and art galleries because colors attract me and give me a clear mind to imagine what do I want for my next collection. I like things that are complex, romantic and luxurious, and contemporary. — Eman Abdulla Location: Shaikh Salman Highway, Zayed Town Tel: +973-77000900 lallaeman
PHOTO CREDIT / ALI RIFFAI
LALLAEMAN Eman Abdulla