
Al Talli Gift Box Collection
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Al Talli Gift Box Collection
Introducing the Al Talli Gift Box Collection — a tribute to one of the most intimate and enduring crafts in Emirati heritage. The box arrives in a warm ivory, its surface adorned with expressive Arabic calligraphy rendered in deep black ink — script that moves across the face of the box the way thread moves across fabric: with intention, with rhythm, with grace. At the corner, a whisper of silver foil catches the light — not loudly, but persistently — the way the finest things always do. It is a box that does not announce itself. It simply reveals itself, slowly, to those who look.
Al Talli is the art of silver — dark threads woven around a single luminous strand, passed between the hands of Emirati women for generations. That same language lives on the surface of this box: the contrast of deep calligraphy against cream, the silver accent at its edge, the sense that something precise and beautiful has been made entirely by hand. This is not decoration. This is heritage, wearing a contemporary form.
Inside, the Al Talli Gift Box offers a selection worthy of its exterior. Choose from Plain Dates — pure, unhurried, authentically Emirati — or Stuffed Dates, where each piece is a handcrafted indulgence of flavour and texture. Each variety is a different expression of the same commitment: to offer only what is exceptional, always with meaning.
Whether presented to a guest, gifted at a celebration, or chosen as a moment of personal indulgence, the Al Talli Gift Box Collection carries with it something that cannot be manufactured — the weight of a living tradition, beautifully kept.
“Al Talli is the art of silver — dark threads woven around a single luminous strand, passed between the hands of Emirati women for generations. That same language lives on the surface of this box: the contrast of deep calligraphy against cream, the silver accent at its edge, the sense that something precise and beautiful has been made entirely by hand. This is not decoration. This is heritage, wearing a contemporary form.”
What is “Al Talli”?
Al Talli — التلي — is a traditional handicraft practised by Emirati women across generations, and one of the UAE's most cherished expressions of feminine artistry. Created by braiding and weaving cotton threads together with a distinctive silver metallic thread at the centre, Talli produces long, narrow strips of intricate textile used to adorn the collars, cuffs, and hems of women's clothing — from wedding gowns to everyday dress. The craft is practised on a cylindrical pillow called a mousadah, set upon a metal stand known as a kajoojah, with between eight and fifty bobbins of thread radiating outward like a starburst as the artisan's hands work the silver strand through the pattern. In recognition of its significance, Al Talli was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list — a testament to its place not only in Emirati homes, but in the identity of the nation. The Al Talli Gift Box Collection honours this legacy: the same interplay of dark pattern and silver thread, the same quiet mastery, the same hand that has always known how to make something lasting and beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer to an airtight container. Our products do not require refrigeration but will keep longer if kept cool. Best enjoyed within three months of opening.
Key details and net weight are shown on this product page. Al Talli Gift Box Collection is handcrafted in the UAE using premium Emirati dates and natural ingredients, with no artificial preservatives.
Yes — we deliver across the UAE with our own delivery team. Orders placed before our daily cutoff are dispatched the next business day, with delivery typically within 2–3 business days. Delivery is complimentary on orders over AED 300.
Yes — at checkout you can set a delivery address different from the billing address and add a personalised gift card message. The recipient receives the package in our signature gift-ready presentation, with no invoice or pricing inside.
Complimentary Delivery
Free on orders over AED 300.
2–3 business days.
Our Own Delivery Team
Hand-delivered across the UAE
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