MAKKAH: The Royal Institute for Traditional Arts collaborated with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to distribute special gifts to pilgrims that represent the cultural heritage and artistic richness of Saudi Arabia.
Gifts, which included prayer mats, were given out at reception sites, such as King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and the Haramain High-Speed Railway, owned by Saudi Arabia Railways.
At reception sites, such as the Haramain High-Speed Railway in Jeddah and the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, gifts were given out, including prayer mats. (SPA)
Prayer mat designs incorporated traditional Saudi arts, including Arabic calligraphy.
Designs also included geometric patterns of Al-Qatt Al-Asiri art and were inspired by wicker art, which uses raw materials from palm trees, adding a natural touch.
The mats also featured ornamental designs found on Najdi wooden doors, including botanical and geometric patterns, as well as balcony designs with shapes representing the desert environment, adding a unique element.
