RIYADH: From the intricate Sadu weaving of Najd to the mountainous wicker crafts of Al-Baha and the delicate woodwork of Hijazi architecture, Saudi Arabia’s “Year of Handicrafts” is a national effort to commemorate, support and preserve the Kingdom’s diverse cultural heritage.
“The Year of Handicrafts has a great impact on traditional handicrafts,” Dr. Dalia Al-Yahya, head of the handicraft sector at the Ministry of Culture’s Heritage Commission and general manager of the Year of Handicrafts, told Arab News.
“It sheds light on the artisans, on the handmade works and on the richness that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is known for.”
Driven by Vision 2030, the Year of Handicrafts is a strategic initiative to honor and preserve Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage through the time-honored tradition of passed-down crafts.
“I believe that handicrafts, this year, have an impact on two different areas,” said Al-Yahya.
