BFA+MFA 2022

Abdulrahman Al Muftah

Eadah - Tools for Celebrating Qatari Wellness Rituals

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Friday prayer is an essential congregational practice in Muslim communities. To prepare for Friday prayer, worshippers groom and cleanse themselves ahead of time, according to Islamic ablution rituals, and dress in their best attire. Eadah is a collection of contemporary tools designed to facilitate the pre-prayer cleansing ritual, inspired by traditional Qatari remedies and wellness practices. The tools reflect three balanced considerations: therapeutic touch, meditative making and cultural preservation. They are used to mindfully prepare natural ingredients, producing remedies with stimulating scents. An emphasis on cultural preservation differentiates Eadah from other tools offered by the cosmetics industry. The project benefits from an infusion of Qatari wisdom and multi-generational knowledge, combining local wellness practices with novel tools.

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