RIYADH: Long before synthetic dyes and mass production became commonplace, handicrafts were coveted art forms.
As Saudi Arabia celebrates 2025 as the Year of Handicrafts, the work of artisans throughout history is in the limelight once again.
Artists and artisans across the Kingdom are reviving traditional crafts to reinvent contemporary artforms, including a resurgence in natural dyeing techniques.
Saudi Arabia artist Hana Al-Milli told Arab News: “I believe there is a renewed appreciation and effort to value these practices within the cultural scene.
Saudi textile artist Hana Al-Milli discovered a passion for natural dyeing because it became a way to express heritage and history. (Instagram)
