In pictures: Charity auction held in Abu Dhabi

Twenty glass cases containing miniature mannequins were auctioned off at the Ghaf Gallery to raise money for the Ewa’a Shelter for Women and Children.

Visitors take a look at ‘Thehban’, a custom-designed miniature mannequin, at the gallery in Abu Dhabi.

A visitor takes a photo of ‘Nested Love’, a miniature mannequin by Sumayyah al Suwaidi at the Ghaf Gallery.

Noor Shamma, 28, who works in media and marketing, and has created an elegant gold dress covered in beads and pearls at the show, checks out the custom-designed miniature mannequins on display.

‘La Rose Rouge’, a custom-designed miniature mannequin, by Dimah Shamma, 16, the youngest participating artist, stands on display.

The mannequins at the show, which were more than 30cm in height, were dressed in beads, lace, ribbons, sequins, buttons and roses and later sold to the highest bidder.

Some of the more glamorous designs were made up of crystals, acrylic pieces, wood, bird’s nests and even metal spikes. The dress styles went from elegant, old-time Edwardian costumes, to bridal outfits and outrageous modern wear.

‘Sinful Queen’, a custom-designed miniature mannequin, by Noorah Ramah, a mixed-media artist, on display at the Ghaf Gallery in Abu Dhabi.

Twenty glass cases containing miniature mannequins have been auctioned off at The Ghaf Gallery in Abu Dhabi to raise money for the Ewa’a Shelter for Women and Children.