RIYADH: Many young people in Saudi Arabia are embracing traditional crafts through a number of training programs and workshops that link cultural identity with modern opportunity.
Hammad Al-Shammari, a young craftsman specializing in mud construction, said his journey began during the excavation of a historic home.
“There, I felt the value of old buildings, with their decorations, columns, and authentic architectural features,” he told Arab News recently.
“From that moment, my passion for restoring traditional homes was born.”
Al-Shammari went on to specialize in mud construction at the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, or Wrth, where he trained in structural and restoration techniques.
