Saudi Arabia is very well known for its big heritage of culture including a huge range of different arts and crafts. Throughout history the Bedouins were the ones who began the weaving of heavy cloth that could either be used as decor or for clothing. Many pieces involved the embelishment with stones and intricate designed weavings. Metal carvings are also very popular among the Saudi and made very intricate jewerly. This helped out a lot with their own finances as they sold their pieces to the desert dwellers "Arts & Crafts of Saudi Arabia."
Picture from: http://americanbedu.com/2008/10/03/traditional-crafts-of-saudi-arabia/One of the most famous and traditional craft in the Kingdom of Saudi that originated primarily from Makkah and Medinah is the making of prayer beads (al masabeh) "Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia."
Sources: "Arts & Crafts of Saudi Arabia." Culture of Saudi Arabia. http://www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/saudi-arabia/culture-of-saudi-arabia/arts-and-crafts-of-saudi-arabia.html. Accessed June 5, 2009.
"Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia." American Bedu. http://americanbedu.com/2008/10/03/traditional-crafts-of-saudi-arabia/. Accessed June 5, 2009.
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