DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid this week jetted to Doha to explore the capital city’s cultural offerings.
The 26-year-old catwalk star visited the “Labour of Love” exhibition with her father, US-Palestinian real estate mogul Mohamed Hadid.
The exhibition, curated by Baha Jubeh of The Palestinian Museum, takes its visitors on a journey to discover Palestinian “tatreez” embroidery.
“Labour of Love” investigates the symbolism of the practice, shining a light on the Palestinian thobe – a traditionally embroidered dress. It seeks to explore the legacy of “tatreez” through the lenses of gender, labor, commodity and class.
Carine Roitfeld and Bella Hadid attend a VIP dinner celebrating the opening of new exhibition Baghdad: Eye’s Delight. (Getty Images)
“Landed in Doha and went straight to see the incredible new Palestine exhibition,” the model wrote on Instagram to her 56 million followers. “This show brought tears to my eyes and even more pride for my beautiful Palestinian roots and people.”
She shared pictures as she posed alongside traditional objects like the keffiyeh — a scarf with the traditional Palestinian print, key chains with the country’s flag, handmade textiles and paintings.
The model wore a hot red Valentino jumpsuit during her visit. She accessorized her look with chunky gold bangles, necklaces and earrings. She also wore a bandanna with the traditional Palestinian print.
During her trip to Qatar, Hadid also visited the Museum of Islamic Art for the opening of “Baghdad: Eye’s Delight exhibition” alongside British supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Hadid met Chanel Ayan at the VIP dinner celebrating the opening of new exhibition Baghdad: Eye’s Delight. (Getty Images)
The exhibition, on view until Feb. 25, introduces and celebrates the significance of Baghdad under the Abbasid dynasty (750-1258) and its influential impact in the region and around the world up until today.
“Baghdad: Eye’s Delight” highlights Iraq’s capital as a political, economic and intellectual hub during a period that was one of the most innovative in world history.
“The Museum of Islamic Art is delighted to mark its recent reopening with Baghdad: Eye’s Delight, an exhibition celebrating a remarkable city that has made significant contributions to art, science and intellectual studies in the region. We invite residents and the influx of visitors to Qatar for the World Cup to visit the exhibition to learn more about Baghdad and to challenge their perceptions of what they know and understand about this significant city and its fascinating history,” co-curator Dr. Gonnella said in a released statement.