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Pages from the new book 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia', by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Traditional hand-painted woodwork is featured in the book 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Traditional Saudi Arabian beadwork and plaiting feature in the tome. Courtesy Assouline

The quilting work of Saudi Arabia is explored in the new book by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Hand-carved plaster work typical of the houses in the historical Al Balad district of Jeddah. Courtesy Assouline

'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' has been written by Princess Najla bint Ahmad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Courtesy Assouline

At 220 pages, the book sheds light on the rich culture of Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

The new book by Assouline is a celebration of artisan skills, including woodwork, in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

A photograph of a man carrying a traditional janbiya dagger. Courtesy Assouline

The book also looks at the unique painted houses of Asir, in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

The front cover of 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' displays traditional Al Sadu weaving motifs. Courtesy Assouline

The back cover of 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' displays traditional Al Sadu weaving motifs. Courtesy Assouline

Pages from the new book 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia', by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Traditional hand-painted woodwork is featured in the book 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Traditional Saudi Arabian beadwork and plaiting feature in the tome. Courtesy Assouline

The quilting work of Saudi Arabia is explored in the new book by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

Hand-carved plaster work typical of the houses in the historical Al Balad district of Jeddah. Courtesy Assouline

'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' has been written by Princess Najla bint Ahmad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Courtesy Assouline

At 220 pages, the book sheds light on the rich culture of Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

The new book by Assouline is a celebration of artisan skills, including woodwork, in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

A photograph of a man carrying a traditional janbiya dagger. Courtesy Assouline

The book also looks at the unique painted houses of Asir, in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Assouline

The front cover of 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' displays traditional Al Sadu weaving motifs. Courtesy Assouline

The back cover of 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia' displays traditional Al Sadu weaving motifs. Courtesy Assouline

Pages from the new book 'Crafts of the Kingdom: Culture and Creativity in Saudi Arabia', by Assouline. Courtesy Assouline

'Crafts of the Kingdom': New book offers visual journey through the unique heritage of Saudi Arabia

Penned by Princess Najla bint Ahmad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the tome brings to life the rich cultural history of the kingdom

December 31, 2020

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