RIYADH: The Bedouin tent has long been a defining feature of life in the Arabian Peninsula, serving not only as shelter but also as cultural hub where traditions of hospitality, poetry and community thrive.
Jouf craftswoman Lufwa Al-Fuhaiqi inherited the art of tent-making from her mother and grandmother, and continues the tradition today.
She works with goat hair and Najdi sheep wool to preserve this historic craft, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
The process begins with shearing the wool, then washing, drying and spinning it into strands before weaving these into large panels that form the tent.
Al-Fuhaiqi explained to SPA that tent-making is a collaborative effort, with more hands easing and speeding the work.
