Make Works UAE

Make Works UAE is a Tashkeel initiative supported by Dubai Culture.

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority enables and develops the cultural and creative sectors in the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It is committed to enriching the cultural scene of the emirate, which is firmly rooted in the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. It is working on building bridges of constructive dialogue between various civilizations and cultures to enhance Dubai’s position as a global centre for art and culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.

Visit https://dubaiculture.gov.ae or follow @dubaiculture

Tashkeel is a commercial consultancy with studio incubators for visual art & design rooted in the United Arab Emirates. Its services include advisory, sales, design and production services and special projects for a wide range of clients as well as; Training for the education, cultural, public and private sectors; Printing & Cutting services of laser-cutting, fine art/photography & risograph printing; and Retail, selling UAE-made art and design products instore and online as well as across a nationwide network of partners. Tashkeel’s incubator initiatives include the Tanween development programme for UAE-based designers; Critical Practice Programme for visual artists; Residencies for artists and
designers at Tashkeel or abroad; Exhibitions & Fairs; and Make Works UAE.

Visit www.tashkeel.org or follow @tashkeelstudio

Make Works UAE
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The team

Mansi Bavishi

Make Works Coordinator UAE

With more than a decade in the luxury jewellery sector, Mansi Bavishi has established herself as a visionary leader in design, sourcing, and global retail partnerships. As a merchandiser and buyer, she collaborated with manufacturers to produce bespoke jewellery collections, working with top-tier brands such as Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Damas, Joy Alukkas, Walmart, Kay’s, Jared, and Sterling.

Holding a diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture and having operated within an export promotions zone, she excels across the entire product journey—from concept and development to supplier engagement and strategic market execution. In her current capacity as Make Works UAE Coordinator, she leverages this expertise to bridge creative talent with high-quality manufacturing, driving innovation, local production, and meaningful collaboration across the UAE’s creative industries. In this role, she also delivers talks and seminars, curates tours and programmes, and conducts workshops, fostering knowledge-sharing and strengthening connections between designers, makers, and manufacturers.