Badr Adduja, “A Splendid Twist of Crafts,” is one of the most exclusive, innovative handicraft, design and art galleries in Amman, Jordan and the Middle East owned by the founder and designer May Mikhail Khoury. If you wish to discover novel crafts charged with traditional authenticity, handmade by local artisans, enriched with the personal creativity of award winning designer, you need to visit Badr Adduja.
Innaugurated in 1999, Badr Adduja Cultivates the talents of over 30 artisans & Craftsmen insuring a stability of income while sustaining their craftsmanship skills towards preserving the richness of Arabian Folk & Heritage. Badr Adduja was awarded second prize by the UNESCO in 2002 for best Handicraft design in the Arab World.
Innaugurated in 1999, Badr Adduja Cultivates the talents of over 30 artisans & Craftsmen insuring a stability of income while sustaining their craftsmanship skills towards preserving the richness of Arabian Folk & Heritage. Badr Adduja was awarded second prize by the UNESCO in 2002 for best Handicraft design in the Arab World.
Badr Adduja was born in 1999 under the patronage of HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein. Badr Adduja's mission is to revive, promote and develop the Arabian Culture and Heritage, respecting the environment by reusing materials without degrading the quality and composition of them for the next use.
Badr Adduja has been providing work since 15 years to more than 30 artisans and designers, ensuring them income, stability, while sustaining their traditional skills towards preserving the richness of Arabian culture and heritage.
Founder and Designer May Mikhail Khoury
May Mikhail Khoury is a mother of three. She was born in Ramallah, Palestine, where her passion for folklore and crafts was first ignited. Upon discovering her artistic instinct, May become an avid antiques collector and a cultural conservationist.
Her employment of Arab artisans has not only helped them attain financial liberty, but also nurtured their craftsmanship skills in developing attractive contemporary handicrafts, thus preserving myriad traditional facets from fading away.
May became a worldwide promoter of the rich Arabian heritage, transforming its aged beauty with new furniture and clothing designs to adorn the modern-day home. Her fresh approach to redesigning folkloric pieces has gained popularity with younger and older generations alike. The upcycling process of breathing new life into older pieces has become her trademark in producing desirable, artistic and functional creations.
May Khoury is a distinguished member of:
- The International Designers Association
- The World Crafts Council
- Abu Dhabi Art Hub
- Alhoush Network
- International Women Forum, Jordan Branch
- The Jordanian Forum for Business & Professional Women
May Khoury, is an award winning designer, ranked by A Design Award & Competition (Como - Italy) as:
#2 Jordan’s Best Designer
#6 Best Designer of the World for the Arts,Crafts& Ready-Made Designs Category
#75 Best Designer of the World
She also received numerous awards from:
- UNESCO (Paris) – 2nd Place Winner for the Best Design in Handicrafts Category
- ADesign Award and Competition (Como – Italy) – Silver A’Design Award for “Lagan” coffee table in the category of Arts, Craft and Ready Made Design 2012-2013
- ADesign Award and Competition (Como – Italy) – Silver A’Design Award for “Moabrada” console in the category of Arts, Craft and Ready Made Design 2013-2014
- ADesign Award and Competition (Como – Italy) – Gold A’Design Award for “Qadem Hooks” console in the category of Arts, Craft and Ready Made Design 2013-2014
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