Handmayk was proud to organise and host the first edition of the Textile Hub as part of World Art Dubai 2025 โ a dedicated space where textile art took centre stage. The vibrant hub showcased and promoted textile art in various mediums, featuring talented artists from around the world. Visitors immersed themselves in the creativity of textile expression, from tufting and weaving to embroidery and innovative fabric manipulation. Guests experienced live performances, engaged directly with artists, and participated in hands-on workshops designed to inspire and educate.
Participate at the Textile Hub at World Art Dubai 2026
Open Call for Artists and Galleries
We are back with the second edition of the Textile Hub at World Art Dubai 2026, continuing our mission to celebrate artistry in motion and bring textile creativity to life like never before.
Weโre thrilled to invite international and local fibre and textile artists and galleries to participate at the Textile Hub at World Art Dubai 2026, the regionโs largest contemporary retail art fair!
Taking place from 23rd to 26th April, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase, promote, network, and sell your work in an exciting, vibrant atmosphere.
After our massive success last year, weโre expanding and looking for talented artists and galleries specialising in tufting, macramรฉ, weaving, crochet, knitting, embroidery, felting, tapestry, mixed media and more.
Why Participate in 2026?
Curated art fair - every artist and gallery is selected to ensure a high-quality and inspiring show.
No commission on sales - you keep 100% of your earnings from sold artworks.
Global exposure - engage with over 15,000 visitors, including collectors, curators, and industry leaders from around the world.
Network opportunities - connect with fellow artists, galleries, and art professionals from 60+ countries.
Media and marketing support - dedicated marketing exposure through World Art Dubai and Handmayk networks.
Global visibility - be part of Dubai Art Season, attracting international press coverage and boosting your profile on a global scale.
Unique positioning as part of the only textile-dedicated hub in the region.
Access to collaborations, interior design projects, and retail opportunities.
Textile Hub Curator
Asad Azizi
Asad is a tufting artist, yarn dyer, screen printer, and co-founder of Handmayk, a dedicated textile arts studio based in Dubai.
His practice blends traditional textile craftsmanship with contemporary techniques, exploring texture, form, and materiality through his signature approach, โChaos Tuftingโ - a distinctive style that expands the expressive possibilities of tufted art.
Working from his dedicated studio in Dubai, Asad creates bespoke commissions and large-scale textile installations, alongside developing custom-dyed yarns and printed works that reflect his deep engagement with fibre and colour.
In addition to his artistic practice, Asad leads professional workshops for artists, designers, and craft practitioners, contributing to the growth and recognition of textile and fibre arts across the region.
As curator of the Textile Hub at World Art Dubai, he aims to elevate and spotlight diverse textile practices, fostering dialogue between tradition, innovation, and contemporary artistic expression.
2025 Overview
2025 Highlights
Textile Hub was a unique, first-of-its-kind feature at World Art Dubai 2025.
The first edition successfully launched in 2025, and will return bigger and better in 2026.
Dedicated exclusively to textile and fibre art, unlike any other section of the fair.
Featured 14 artists from 9 countries showcasing tufting, weaving, embroidery, macramรฉ, crochet, knitting, tapestry, felting, and more.
Hosted interactive workshops where visitors engaged directly with textile art.
Included live tufting performances and a live weaving performance, attracting crowds.
Received high-profile visits from royals, collectors, curators, and VIP guests.
One of the proudest moments was welcoming Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, who visited the Textile Hub as part of her tour.
Artists and workshop hosts gained extensive marketing coverage across media, social platforms, and event channels.
Provided powerful visibility and networking opportunities for textile artists to connect with buyers, interior designers, and art consultants.
Established Textile Hub as the platform to showcase, sell, and promote textile art in the region.
