Our Vision, Mission and Values
The Mansoojat Foundation is a UK registered charity founded by a group of Saudi women with a passionate interest in the traditional ethnic textiles and costumes of Arabia.
The Mansoojat Foundation is dedicated to preserving and celebrating traditional costumes and cultural heritage. Our mission is to safeguard these cultural treasures, empower artisans, and engage communities through education and collaboration, fostering a deep respect for cultural diversity and inspiring future generations.
Where We Go In The Future Is Determined
By Where We Have Been In The Past.
Our Vision
To create a world where cultural heritage and artistic expression are preserved, celebrated, and accessible to all, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared humanity.
Our Mission
The Mansoojat Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and celebration of cultural heritage and the arts. We support projects that safeguard historical artefacts, empower artists, and engage communities through education, collaboration, and innovation. By championing the arts and cultural heritage, we aim to enrich lives, bridge cultural divides, and inspire future generations.
Our Values
Preservation: We commit to protecting and conserving cultural heritage and artistic works for future generations, ensuring their stories and significance endure.
Inclusivity: We believe in the power of diversity and strive to create inclusive spaces where all voices and cultures are represented and respected.
Education: We prioritise educational initiatives that increase awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage and the arts, fostering lifelong learning and curiosity.
Innovation: We embrace innovative approaches and technologies to enhance the preservation, interpretation, and accessibility of cultural and artistic resources.
Collaboration: We value partnerships and collaborative efforts with communities, organisations, and individuals to achieve our mission and amplify our impact.
Recent Articles
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Asir velvet thobe
Asir, Southern Region Asir velvet thobe with front embroidered panels which recall the motifs of the hand painted decorations on the interiors of the traditional Asir homes. Asir, like the highlands of southern Hijaz, is traditionally a region of settled tribespeople. Peaks rise to 3,000 metres, and terraced farming is fed by both winter and summer rains. Buildings are tall,[...]
Asir floral printed thobe
Asir, Southern Region Asir, like the highlands of southern Hijaz, is traditionally a region of settled tribespeople. Peaks rise to 3,000 metres, and terraced farming is fed by both winter and summer rains. Buildings are tall, of both stone and mud. In Asir sarongs are worn beneath dresses, to conceal and protect their pantaloons while the women work in the[...]
Al Baha man’s bidi aba
Al Baha, Southern Region The highland plateau atop the mountain escarpment is green and fertile. It is a land of terraced farms, juniper forests and rural buildings of both stone and mud. In these southern regions the tailoring was done by men. Al Baha man's bidi aba (cloak) made of white goat's wool and embroidered along the front and on[...]