Aperture Now Streaming on MBC Shahid
We are delighted to share that Aperture, the new documentary following British heritage photographer and Mansoojat Foundation Trustee Richard Wilding, is now available to watch on MBC Shahid. The film follows Richard as he returns to Saudi Arabia after more than a decade, revisiting the people and places he first documented during his early work in the Kingdom. From Jeddah’s Al Balad to the mountain villages of Aseer and Fayfa, the restored city of Diriyah and the Farasan Islands, Aperture reflects on how Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape has evolved — and what has endured. The Mansoojat Foundation is honoured to[...]
Dialogue between Art and Crafts
In line with our current exhibition WOVEN SPACES, Fenaa Alawwal has the pleasure to invite you to a panel discussion about the intersection of arts and crafts, based on the LIBAS collection by Iwan Maktabi.
Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Save The Date 12 March to 18 March Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Bisat Al Reeh Exhibition 2022
Bisat Al Reeh Exhibition 2022 Find us in Booth A48 at Jeddah Super Dome
Royal Society for Asian Affairs Webinar 2021
A webinar from the Royal Society for Asian Affairs talk with Richard Wilding and Hamida Alireza of The Mansoojat Foundation.
Singapore Heritage Fest Singapore, August 2010
In August 2010, The Mansoojat Foundation presented selected garments from its collection at the Singapore HeritageFest, sharing the richness of traditional Saudi dress with international audiences. Set within Singapore’s dynamic multicultural landscape, the festival provided a meaningful platform for cultural exchange. Visitors engaged with the craftsmanship, symbolism and regional identities expressed through embroidery, colour and form — discovering resonances between Gulf textile traditions and Southeast Asian heritage practices. For Mansoojat, the event marked an important early international milestone, reinforcing our commitment to safeguarding traditional dress while fostering global dialogue through exhibition and public engagement.
Furman Costume Donation London, March 2010
In March 2010, The Mansoojat Foundation was honoured to receive three traditional costumes presented in London by Serena Furman. The garments were generously donated by her mother, Mrs Mary Eddy Furman. Each piece reflects the richness of regional dress traditions, with hand embroidery, distinctive silhouettes and carefully crafted detailing that speak to the social and cultural contexts in which they were worn. This donation strengthened the The Mansoojat Foundation collection at an early stage in its development, contributing not only important textile examples but also preserving personal histories connected to Saudi heritage.
Washington University Alumni Jeddah, February 2010
In February 2010, Mansoojat hosted a cultural evening in Jeddah for alumni of Washington University in St. Louis. The event featured a display of selected traditional costumes from the Mansoojat collection, alongside a screening of the Mansoojat documentary. Guests were introduced to the regional diversity, craftsmanship and cultural narratives embedded within Saudi dress traditions. Items produced by the Mansoojat workshop were also available for purchase, offering attendees an opportunity to support heritage preservation while engaging directly with contemporary interpretations of traditional textile arts. The gathering reflected Mansoojat’s early commitment to community outreach — combining scholarship, storytelling and sustainable craft practice[...]
Jeddah Economic Forum Jeddah International Conference and Exhibition Center, Saudi Arabia February 2008
In February 2008, The Mansoojat Foundation participated in the Jeddah Economic Forum at the Jeddah International Conference and Exhibition Center. Within the setting of this major international forum, The Mansoojat Foundation presented traditional Saudi costume and textile heritage to delegates and global visitors. The display highlighted regional craftsmanship, embroidery traditions and the cultural narratives embedded within each garment. The event provided an important early platform for The Mansoojat Foundation to position heritage as an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s identity — demonstrating that culture and tradition stand alongside economic development in shaping the Kingdom’s global presence.
We are delighted to share that Aperture, the new documentary following British heritage photographer and Mansoojat Foundation Trustee Richard Wilding, is now available to watch on MBC Shahid. The film[...]
In line with our current exhibition WOVEN SPACES, Fenaa Alawwal has the pleasure to invite you to a panel discussion about the intersection of arts and crafts, based on the[...]
Bisat Al Reeh Exhibition 2022 Find us in Booth A48 at Jeddah Super Dome
A webinar from the Royal Society for Asian Affairs talk with Richard Wilding and Hamida Alireza of The Mansoojat Foundation.
In August 2010, The Mansoojat Foundation presented selected garments from its collection at the Singapore HeritageFest, sharing the richness of traditional Saudi dress with international audiences. Set within Singapore’s dynamic[...]
In March 2010, The Mansoojat Foundation was honoured to receive three traditional costumes presented in London by Serena Furman. The garments were generously donated by her mother, Mrs Mary Eddy[...]
In February 2010, Mansoojat hosted a cultural evening in Jeddah for alumni of Washington University in St. Louis. The event featured a display of selected traditional costumes from the Mansoojat[...]
In February 2008, The Mansoojat Foundation participated in the Jeddah Economic Forum at the Jeddah International Conference and Exhibition Center. Within the setting of this major international forum, The Mansoojat[...]
