Moza

Studio MUJU’s material processes and exploration involves the revival and reinterpretation of traditional Emirati handcrafts as well as the resurrection of the artisan communities directly linked to craft production. Through the extensive hands-on interaction with the Sadu weaving process, which has been declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Studio MUJU translated the essence of the woven fabric into the realm of furniture and lighting design. Studio MUJU celebrates this fabric by framing it as the physical manifestation of a storytelling culture in their high back 'Moza' chair. The designers worked closely with an Emirati weaver, choosing different traditional patterns such as the 'dyoos al khail' (the teeth of the horse). The pyramidal patterns that flank the central strip of the fabric also create a rhythm that depicts the constant movement of a camel. The back of the chair is reminiscent of the Sadu loom, accentuating the verticality and length of the threads of yarn when stretched. (Conceived and created during the Tanween design programme at Tashkeel)