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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

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Muscat, Jan 27 - For prospective brides and their family members, Oman Bride Show held at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of the Muscat Festival has been a learning experience. Whether it was wedding venues or menu, photography, settings, and not to forget, jewellery, make-up and bridal dresses, the show —organised by East Expo — seemed to have all answers to their wedding-related queries. Jewellers Liali came up with its latest designs focusing on rings as well. Reem Ali, a young entrepreneur, had the brides in mind. One of her products, in addition to jewellery, was a series of bottles covered and stitched in square shape in silk and gold brocade, which is something every bride must be given in Yemeni culture.


“At first people think it is a perfume bottle. But they are actually kohl powder. It is a tradition going on for generations and I want to ensure the tradition continues,” says Reem Ali.


Dress designers showcased their best works. Well-known designer Assia Babood, from Salalah, was participating in the show for the first time.


Haute Couture boutique, Catwalk, made its debut at the Oman Bride Show’s fashion show, while Ahmed al Balushi had his collection of designs presented at the show.


The other designers who took part were: Diana Caramaci, Alaa al Siyabi, Ridhi Mehra, Kenza Alzbair and Tahani Alotaibi.


Amid the glitter and glamour was a corner with a cause. It was the Al Ether Group, which promotes charity.


Yumna Ahmed al Sharji has been a volunteer in the group for the last three years. The five-year-old group is based in Mabela but draws members from all over Oman.


Some of them are from Al Batinah, Al Sharqiyah, Musandam, but most of them are from Muscat.


They are active on social media. “We are helping people complete their studies and improve their lives. We also assist people going through a crisis in other countries.”


Nofal al Balushi, for instance, has been designing clothes for three years although what she studied is interior designing. When we reached her booth, she was explaining to a father that she does not want to sell the wedding dress in white colour, her creation. “It is only for rent.”


One could see she was attached to her product. On the other side was a wedding dress in red. “I like to create unique designs and in this red dress, I have incorporated our tradition and style,” says Nofal.


Lakshmi Kothaneth


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