DHAHRAN: In a year that honored craft as a vessel of memory and a reflection of identity, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, an initiative by Saudi Aramco, offered a wide-ranging program of initiatives dedicated to elevating handicrafts in 2025.
Throughout the year, Ithra presented more than 25 programs and events, including seven art exhibitions, with more than 100 local and international artists participating.
The exhibitions approached craft as a deeply rooted aesthetic and cultural practice.
“Eternal Crafts: The Art of the Manuscript” gave audiences an immersive introduction to Islamic illumination, featuring eight master artisans specializing in papermaking, calligraphy and gilding.
The exhibition was accompanied by hands-on workshops that combined historical insight with practical engagement, bridging knowledge and practice.
