Shamma Al Marzouqi is a very talented young artist from the UAE and living in Dubai.
At a very young age, she self-taught herself to create her pieces which may take highly skilled people decades to perfect, eventually creating soof ” which means wool in Arabic” studio.
She is inspirational, humble and hopes in the future to educate her peers and others who are interested in creating this beautiful artistry. Happy #internationalwomensday.
The practice of weaving was invented as early as 27,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest forms of human technology. Textile art—which encompasses weavings, embroideries, tapestries, fiber arts, carpet design, and more—has undergone a renaissance over the past century, as artists have pushed the boundaries of what can be considered a textile, as well as how a textile can be considered art.
The 1970s, in particular, marked a turning point in this history. Feminist artists like Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro challenged the distinction between textiles and fine art, embracing techniques that were traditionally relegated to the realm of “women’s crafts,” such as sewing and quilting.