RIYADH: Live demonstrations of traditional crafts by skilled artisans at the eighth Al-Atula Archeological Village Festival have drawn significant interest, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
Festival supervisor Othman Al-Zahrani said the event features more than 10 sections dedicated to traditional crafts.
These include ancient building techniques, door and window engraving, sword and dagger making, and Sadu weaving, the SPA reported on Wednesday.
The sections offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience traditional professions firsthand with the artisans using simple tools and natural materials rooted in the heritage of the Baha region.
The event aligns with the Year of Handicrafts, an initiative launched to celebrate and support traditional crafts across the Kingdom.
The Baha region is known for its thriving craft industries that reflect the identity and history of its people.
More than 200 artisans from the region practice and preserve 20 distinct types of skills passed down through generations and showcased in local markets and cultural events.
