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Watch: Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Discover the handcraft of Janbiya Dagger making

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Jeddah’s Historic Al Balad Neighbourhood

The world heritage site, Al Balad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is protected by UNESCO to preserve culture and history.

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The real Middle East through the lens of local residents.
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Indigo dyeing with Safi Crafts, Jordan

A tiny Jordanian village still preserves the millennia-old practice of making ‘blue gold’.

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Mosaic Restoration in Jordan

In the ancient city of Madaba, a mosaic school upholds a rich design tradition.

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Watch: Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran, Saudi Arabia

Worn as proud adornments, janbiya daggers are a rite of passage in Saudi Arabia’s Najran.

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Lebanon’s Glass Artisans

In the workshop of Lebanon’s last remaining glass artisans, the Khalifeh family continue the ancient craft of glassblowing.

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Watch: Date Harvest in Najran

Completing the traditional date harvest with the least amount of technology ensures the craft of the harvest with time.

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Janbiya Dagger Making in Najran

Worn as proud adornments, janbiya daggers are a rite of passage in Saudi Arabia’s Najran.

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