The Years of Culture Initiative and Qatar Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Design, Fashion and Technology (M7), which are affiliated with Qatar Museums (QM), have announced an open call inviting Qatari fashion designers specializing in embroidery to apply for CULTUKAR, a new collaborative design residency program created to bring cultures together.
As part of the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture, CULTUKAR offers Qatari and Indonesian product and fashion designers a chance to collaborate with peers and traditional craft masters from Indonesia to create bespoke products and fashion items that will be profiled during major industry events later in the year.
The hybrid programme spans three months from May-July, including a 10-day onsite workshop in Tasikmalaya in West Java, Indonesia. Participants will take part in various activities, ranging from group discussions, skill apprenticeships, crafter and designer studio visits, to prototype design and development. Participants will also be tasked with considering the challenge of responsible production using sustainable materials and waste management.
Qatar Museums Years of Culture initiative, an annual bilateral cultural exchange program initiated by HE Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani in 2012. The Years of Culture events seek to deepen understanding between Qatar and partner countries through a series of cultural programs and activities.
M7 is Qatar's epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion and tech. Established by Qatar Museums, M7 responds to the demands of Qatars growing fashion and design industries, and provides local designers with all the necessary tools and expertise to enable them to take their ideas from concept to market.
