Queen Rania Launches 25th Annual Jordan River Handicrafts Exhibition

 

Queen Rania

 Yesterday after greeting Queen Silvia of Sweden at the Royal Palace, Queen Rania of Jordan headed towards the Jordan River Designs showroom in Amman where she launched the 25th Jordan River Designs handicrafts exhibition inaugurating a new collection of items handcrafted by women from local communities across the country.

Queen Rania

The exhibition features a wide range of handmade items under the title “Playgrounds,” celebrating the traditional and contemporary arts of rural and nomadic Jordan. Inspired by Jordan’s striking land and water scenery, rural folklore, and the festive spirit of nomadic culture, each collection employs a wide range of techniques, including needlework, embroidery, photography, printmaking, metalwork, and banana leaf and halfa basketry.

Queen Rania

 

Established in 1995, JRF is a Jordanian non-profit, non-governmental organization chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania. The foundation operates the Jordan Child Safety and Jordan River Community Empowerment programs, and aims to help Jordanians realize their full economic potential and overcome social challenges. 

Queen Rania wore Silvia Tcherassi Crista Striped Cotton Midi Shirt Dress. The $850 dress is described as, "Inspired by traditional shirting, the 'Crista' cotton dress add playful touches with puffed sleeves and a full tiered skirt. Add a wide leather belt to mirror the lookbook styling."

 

Rania paired the dress with white $695 Jimmy Choo Romy Pumps, her  $449 Apple “Series 8” Starlight Aluminum Case with Beige Braided Solo Loop in 41mm Watch ,  $2000 Gabriela Hearst “Nina” Bag in Cognac and Fabio Salini Gold earrings.

 

Later in the day, Queen Rania met with the a group of Arab influencers and media personalities in Amman. Amond the audeince was Fatma Helal who shared this picture from the day.