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.

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Central Region

A region rich in heritage, traditions and authentic crafts.
Discover the traditional arts tied to each region of the Kingdom, and what makes every region’s crafts its own.

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Traditional arts in Central Region

Performing Arts

Al-Samri

A traditional folk song performed in a group to drum and chant, one of the heritage arts tied to celebrations in parts of the Kingdom.
Traditional Building

Earthen Building & Gypsum Ornament

A traditional craft of adorning homes with geometric gypsum carving and ornament drawn from Najdi heritage.
Leatherwork

Leather Stitching & Shoemaking

A handicraft of shaping leather and decorating it with stitching and detail inspired by local heritage.
Leatherwork

Leather Tanning

A heritage craft of cleaning and treating hides by traditional methods, turning them into leather fit for tools and everyday goods.
Woodwork

Najdi Doors

A heritage craft that reflects the beauty of Najdi architecture, marked by hand-carved and painted motifs inspired by the local landscape.
Palm Crafts

Palm-Leaf Weaving

A handicraft that weaves palm leaves into baskets and traditional wares of many shapes and sizes.

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