Look: UAE woman quits job to turn Emirati heritage into handcrafted dolls

What began as a passion pursued after office hours has become a full-time mission for Emirati artist Hanadi Badow, who left a secure job to create handcrafted dolls that carry the clothing, character and stories of the UAE.Badow, who is from Abu Dhabi and holds a diploma in graphic design, previously worked for a semi-government organisation. Although she was comfortable in her job, her interest in dollmaking continued to grow.“I already had the passion while I was working,” she said. “The craft...

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