Saudi pottery .. a mud story is narrated on the day of the foundation

The pottery profession is one of the oldest handicrafts that a person has known, as it dates back to thousands of years, and this profession has played an important role in the development of civilizations, as pottery utensils were used to cook, store and transport, as it was used in adornment and festive purposes.
On the day of the foundation, which the Saudis celebrate on February 22 of each year, this profession is revived through many activities and activities that highlight its history and importance, and pottery products are displayed in the markets and exhibitions, which contributes to encouraging craftsmen and preserving this profession From extinction.

Support the pottery profession

Many governmental and private institutions are keen to support the pottery profession, by providing training and qualification for craftsmen, and providing material and moral support to them. Several training workshops are also organized to teach youth this profession, with the aim of transferring it to future generations.
The plastic artist and craftsman Fatima Hassanein said that her love for art is the one who led her to practice the craft of pottery, describing it as one of the most beautiful crafts for her beauty and her feeling different from the rest of the arts.

She considered that the pottery profession is one of the professions that requires skill and accuracy, as the craftsman forms clay and converts it into pottery pots using simple tools, and Saudi pottery products are characterized by their high quality and beauty, as it reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Kingdom.
In conclusion, it can be said that the pottery profession is of great importance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it is considered one of the handicrafts that contributed to the formation of human civilization and the foundation day is an important occasion to revive this profession and honor craftsmen who work to preserve it from extinction.