Qatif women are creative in the “wicker” .. the story of reviving the heritage of the ancestors
Al -Harfiya Fathia Al Salah and 14 other female trainees in the Qatif Governorate re -revived the “palm wicker” craft, after he succeeded in converting their passion for heritage into a professional skill, through an intensive training program organized by ” House of craftsmen “In the Qatif Governorate, to mix between the originality of the past and the techniques of the present in innovative products." target ="_Blank"> The craft that almost disappeared, prompted her to join the training course as soon as it was announced. The condensed, which lasted three weeks under the supervision of the coach, the infallible family It is divided into three layers of each of them, noting that the soft white layer of the heart of the palm is the most appropriate for coloring, as it maintains the beauty of bright colors, while the other layers are used in different parts of the product. The Salah family acknowledged the existence of competition from modern and imported products, which are more popular due to its development, but it stressed that hand -made heritage products maintain a special value. Its industry. And the requirements of modern life, announcing its ambition to design large artistic figures inspired by national symbols to celebrate the occasions such as “Establishment on”.
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