In my quest to create mini-videos featuring handcrafters, whether based in the UAE or international artists, I visited the BurJuman international Millinery Exhibition that was on display at the Bur Juman Centre, opposite Saks Fifth Avenue. The event took place at the end of March 2011. A friend of mine in the UK loves making hats and I hope that someday I will see her millinery brand on display in Dubai.

Photos © Jan D'Sa

 

Photos © Jan D'Sa

 

Photos © Jan D'Sa

 

Photos © Jan D'Sa

 

The exhibition was replete with award winning milliners, some of them being, Valerie Corona, Marilena Romeo, Walter Wright Ltd, Catherine Povey and LBF Trade Limited by Christiane.  I had the pleasure of doing a separate interview with some of the new names such as  Jacqueline Kolbe (JK Millinery) and John 3v3 Hats by Eme.

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