Traditional Building
Earthen Building & Gypsum Ornament
A traditional craft of adorning homes with geometric gypsum carving and ornament drawn from Najdi heritage.
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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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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.
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