Dubai’s Unique Three-Fingered Salute Can Now be Worn with Pride Ahead of UAE National Day
Kaleidoscope by Mimi Delivers the Perfect Gift to Give and Wear on 2 December
Dubai, UAE – 18 November 2013 — Ahead of UAE National Day on 2 December, a long-term resident of the country’s creative community has developed a jewellery and accessory line paying tribute to the three-fingered victory salute of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Mimi Shakhashir, designer and founder of online shopping experience Kaleidoscope by Mimi, created the range of necklaces, bags and pendants in collaboration with her Emirati friend and artist, Noorah Sultan Al Habtoor, who first showed her a photo of HH Sheikh Mohammed making the gesture. The iconic sign, made using the thumb, index finger and middle finger is reported to mean win, triumph and excellence. It is believed that HH Sheikh Mohammed said the sign also means “I love you”.
“Enthusiasm, innovation and pride in Arab culture are cornerstones of the Kaleidoscope by Mimi design ethos, and we produced this line of accessories to celebrate this new victory salute associated with its creator and the leadership of the UAE,” said Mimi.
Designed for both women and men, the Dubai salute accessory line includes a diamond bracelet version on bright cord, a necklace featuring the salute charm on fine leather cord, a larger pendant strung on semi-precious beads with Arabic writing across the three fingers and palm, and an ikat bag with an engraved hand clasp.
“The Dubai salute pieces are a fun, light-hearted tribute to the UAE and its leadership – a way to wear your support for the Emirates on your sleeve or close to your heart,” she added.
Launched earlier this year, Kaleidoscope by Mimi is an online retail experience inspired by the trading history of the UAE and featuring authentic, hand-finished fashion, jewels, accessories, and interior pieces. The online shopping site prides itself on the design, sourcing and detailing it delivers through collaborating with communities in the Middle East, India, Thailand, Morocco and elsewhere to create beautiful, useful and impactful objects and clothes.
The three-fingered salute accessories are available for purchase exclusively through the website: www.kaleidoscopebymimi.com
