A look at what's on display at Lest We Forget: Emirati Adornment – in pictures

Dr Ahmed Al Khoori has donated a large part of his collection for the Lest We Forget installation at Warehouse 421 in Mina Zayed. Christopher Pike / The National

Artist Michele Bambling, centre, works on putting the installation together with her colleagues. Christopher Pike / The National

Emirati illustrator Amani Jamal Baswaid has produced a stop-motion animation about the story of a young bride from Buraimi, now Al Ain

for the exhibit. Christopher Pike / The National

A striking portrait of Sheikh Zayed made from pearls. Courtesy Lest We Forget

Noura Al Mansouri’s installation Burqa Portrait of 50 Ladies looks at women’s adornment across the generations. Courtesy Lest We Forget

Visitors can flick through books on topics featured in the exhibit such as pearls, and ladies’ clothing. Courtesy Lest We Forget

Daggers on display in the exhibition. Courtesy Lest We Forget

Daggers. Courtesy Lest We Forget

A Sheikh Zayed pendant that will be on display. Courtesy Lest We Forget

Burqa featured in the Lest We Forget: Tangible/Intangible Publication. Courtesy Lest We Forget