Mastering the secrets of Bahrain’s traditional Silversmithing

Eight women in the Kingdom will be now using their new found skills to create stunning silverware and jewellery to enhance their lives and professional portfolios. Helping them master the tricks of the silversmithing trade was Sharifa Al Doseri as part of the ‘Silversmithing – Level 1’ workshop.

The initiative was part of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority’s (BTEA), represented by the Handicrafts Directorate, effort to preserve Bahrain’s handicrafts and traditional industries. “It gives us great pleasure to host the ‘Silversmithing – Level 1’ workshop once again. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all trainers and participants who took part,” said the President of Al Jasrah Handicrafts Centre, Yasser Al Sayed.

The workshop, which was hosted for the second time this year, focused on the basic skills and techniques used in silversmithing to help them become professional trainers. Certificates were distributed to the participants on the 4th of December 2018. “We also look forward to hosting more training courses in the coming year that will contribute significantly to the development of the handicrafts sector in the Kingdom,” said Al Sayed.