HAQL: As Saudi Arabia works to preserve its traditional crafts, Bedouin artisans in Tabuk continue to rely on centuries-old carding and spinning tools to produce authentic Sadu textiles.
The carding tool and spindle are ancient traditional implements used by the Bedouin of the Tabuk region to prepare raw wool and goat hair for Sadu weaving and tent making.
The carding tool, consisting of two wooden blocks fitted with iron teeth, detangles and softens raw wool, removing knots and strengthening the fibers.
Once prepared and fluffed, the wool is spun into durable yarn using a spindle, a thin wooden stick with an X-shaped disc, ready to be woven into sturdy panels for traditional Bedouin tents.
Wool and camel-hair weaving are among the oldest traditional crafts, relying on tools and resources available in the local environment.
