Discover traditional arts across the Kingdom’s regions

Discover the traditional arts tied to each region of the Kingdom, and what makes every region’s crafts its own.

Selected region

Madinah Region

الفنون والحرف التقليدية الموثّقة في منطقة المدينة المنورة.

Back to all regions

Traditional arts in Madinah Region

1 results

  • A craftsman restoring an old manuscript

    Bookbinding & Gilding

    Bookbinding & Gilding

    A handicraft that binds books and manuscripts and adorns them with fine gold ornament, devoted to keeping texts safe from one generation to the next.

Explore, and be part of the experience

At the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts we believe that safeguarding our cultural heritage begins with passing it to the next generation — teaching its particular beauty, and taking pride in it as a foundation for a future we share.

Explore the programmes
A craftsman teaching a trainee bisht embroidery
A craftswoman embroidering a gown

Feedback and suggestions

We welcome your suggestions

To share a suggestion or a comment about this page or the site as a whole, fill in the form below.

I have a suggestion

Tell us what you think and help us improve

Did you find this page useful?