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Al Sadu weaving
UNESCO intangible heritage
About Al Sadu weaving
Al Sadu is the Bedouin weaving of camel, goat and sheep wool into bright geometric textiles for tents, rugs and saddle bags. The traditional weaving of Al Sadu is on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, for Saudi Arabia with Kuwait and Qatar. Look for it in the souqs of Al Dirah and in the museum shops.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO intangible heritage
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Al Sadu weaving before you go.