The Heritage Commission has announced that the Saudi International Crafts Week is set to take place in June at the Riyadh Front. The week-long event will be a celebration of traditional handicrafts and will provide an opportunity for craftspeople to showcase their skills and creations.
The Saudi International Crafts Week will feature over 200 areas dedicated to various craftspeople, with workshops in traditional handcrafts. The event will highlight the role craftspeople have played in building communities, and will showcase a wide range of crafts, including pottery, wood carving, carpentry, blacksmithing, knitting, weaving, leather tanning, beadwork, boat manufacturing and more.
The commission has encouraged young people to participate in the various events and workshops, and to use the skills they learn to create new businesses that can contribute to the nation’s economy. The event is also an excellent opportunity for craftspeople to display their unique skills and creations. It will also help to highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, which is deeply rooted in its traditional crafts.
The Saudi International Crafts Week will bring together people from all over the world who share a passion for traditional crafts and will be a great way to support and encourage the local crafts industry, while also showcasing the talent of the region's craftspeople.
The Heritage Commission is excited to host the Saudi International Crafts Week, and invites everyone to come and participate in the event. For more information about the event, click here.
Overall, The Saudi International Crafts Week is an excellent opportunity for craftspeople to showcase their skills and creations, and for the public to learn more about the traditional crafts that have played a vital role in building communities. The event is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia and is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn valuable skills that can contribute to the nation’s economy. The Saudi International Crafts Week is an event not to be missed!
