Hana Sadiq, of Iraqi origin living in Jordan

Biography

Hana SadiQ who has a degree in French Literature from the university of Baghdad – is now primarily a fashion designer, specializing in the integration of Arabic art with the best of contemporary haut couture. Having studied painting with some major Iraqi artists, she went on to study textile design, silk painting and ceramic in Paris.

On the extensive travels through out the Arab world she has collected around 5000 pieces of old silver Arabic jewelry and over 300 traditional Arab costumes.
She has so far, had two books published, one on the symbolism of Jordanian women’s tattoos, and the other on the natural cosmetics used by Arab women until the recent past. She has just finished writing a book on Jordanian silver jewelry.
A further work on Jordanian costumes is in pipeline. She has lectured on Arabic silver and costume both in the Arab world and in Europe and has written articles on these subjects for several Arabic magazines and newspapers.

She has also designed costumes for many television films and series as well as representing Jordan in cultural festivals through out the world. She designs dresses for the queen and princesses from Arabic and foreign countries. She has also received number of awards for her exceptional work from all over the world, recognized in Italy as the ambassador of Arabic fashion. She has been given the gold medal in 1999, and three silver awards in 2000 for her fashion shows in Italy, En gros depuis 2000 elle a rien gagne.
Not forgetting her noticeable participation in the Jerash festival where she also was given awards.

After 25 years in this business, Hana Sadiq is now assisted by her two  daughters Nadia and Nora Beraudo.

Philosophy and sofisme in a caftan

Everybody commented that her collections are always a cultural phenomenon with eastern charm. Her caftans depict hidden charm of Arab women; they are a combination of bright and striking colors. You don’t have to be tall and thin to enjoy wearing her caftans, besides they suit hot climate well. Arabic calligraphy dominates her designs with either verses of love poetry or simply scattered letters of “Kufic” writing reflecting the beauty of the calligraphy. The fabrics

The fabrics used are made of Damascus Broquars, Muslin from “Mosol” (Iraq) cotton from Egypt and linen from Sudan.

These fabrics are an array of warm colors abstracted from the Sun. The customers are those who appreciate Culture and heritage.
The creations carry the development of Arabic art, highlighting their “Silver Ornaments”.

Major Achievements:

• Honorary prize for international fashion in Moscow (1987)

• Golden medal in the international cultural fashion summit in Italy (1998)

• Medal of best Arabic designer in Athens (1989)

• First prize for Arabic world summit in Fashion in Iraq (1989)

• Lectures in many cultural institute over the world and on Arabic satellite television, about Arabic costumes and jewelry

• Designer for many theatre, television series and national dancing groups

• 4 honor certificates in the international festival of art and culture of Jerash in Jordan (1997-1998-1999-2000)

• Golden medal for best representative of Arabic fashion in Egypt (1999)

• 4 silver awards in different parts of Italy (1999-2000-2001)

• Golden award for best fashion designer in Bahrain (2000-2001)

• Golden award for best fashion designer in Dubai (2001-2002)

• Honor certificate in France (Paris 1998 and Saint Etienne biennale 2002)

• Participation in the Alta Roma week (2003) with the Mayor of Roma giving her the symbol de la comuna di Roma

• reward from the UNESCO in Paris in 2009.

• invitation by ministry of culture of Romania in 2009.