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Dh800,000 knife tells Al Ain’s 5,000-year story in steel, bronze and stone
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A handcrafted knife, weighing tens of kilograms and costing over Dh800,000, was created for the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. The knife is designed to depict 5,000 years of Al Ain’s history, illustrating periods from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages to the present. Its design incorporates archaeological motifs and references to the region’s ancient falaj irrigation system.
WHY IT MATTERS
It showcases a unique artistic effort to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Al Ain on an international stage.
It weighs tens of kilogrammes, took more than 18 months to develop and is valued at more than Dh800,000. But the most unusual thing about Tamreen’s latest knife is what it is designed to preserve: 5,000 years of Al Ain’s story.Created for the 2026 Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, the one-off knife traces the history of the area from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron ages to the modern day, bringing together archaeological references, the ancient 'falaj' irrigati...
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