Practiced across many civilizations and inscribed on UNESCO’s "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity", falconry has long been a symbol of power and refinement. In the Arabian Peninsula, it remains a vibrant and prestigious tradition, one in which falcons are not only esteemed for their remarkable hunting skills, but also celebrated as princely companions worthy of precious adornment.
From bejeweled hoods to the falcon as a motif in high jewelry, this majestic bird has inspired artisans across cultures.
This online talk was given as part of the Poetry of Birds exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Dubai.
With Dr. Anne Lise Tropato, Art Historian at New York University Abu Dhabi and Specialist in the Cultural History of Falconry,
Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, Exhibition curator, Art Historian and Gemologist at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
& May El-Hage, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
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