Operating under Qatar Museums, QFCC connects designers, artisans, institutions and partners, encouraging innovation, dialogue and exchange while preserving cultural heritage. The Council supports the growth, visibility and sustainability of Qatar’s fashion and craft sectors, while fostering meaningful connections locally, regionally and internationally. Through this work, it nurtures local talent, strengthens creative industries, and positions Qatar as a regional hub and global reference for fashion, crafts and design excellence.
Qatar Fashion & Crafts Council
The Qatar Fashion & Crafts Council (QFCC) is a strategic platform dedicated to developing, supporting and promoting Qatar’s fashion and craft ecosystem within a broader regional and international context.
Through several programmes and initiatives, QFCC works to:
- Support and promote Qatari designers, artisans and makers
- Strengthen sustainability and competitiveness
- Facilitate access to local, regional and international opportunities
- Build strategic partnerships
- Preserve and reinterpret traditional crafts
Our Advisory Board provides strategic direction and oversight.
QFCC's purpose is to serve as a coordinating and advisory body guiding the strategic direction of Qatar’s fashion and crafts sector, while supporting its regional positioning and global engagement.
Scope
- Policy advice and strategic guidance
- Support programme development
- Talent development
- International representation
- Research and sector mapping
Areas of Focus
- Designer and artisan development programmes
- Crafts preservation and innovation
- International collaborations
- Research and sector mapping
- Sustainability practices
QFCC collaborates with local, regional and international partners across cultural, educational and industry sectors to strengthen the ecosystem and create opportunities for growth and exchange.
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