An incredible Saudi Artiste creates stylish key medallions and embroidered clothes reflecting AlUla’s exceptional heritage through the use of palm dates and archeological wonders.
Wijdan Al Faqiri has a deep passion for collecting fallen dates on her father’s farm since he was young. Growing up, she decided to turn these dates, that are usually neglected, into impressive pieces of art.
Al Faqiri was fully aware of the significance of dates and its unparalleled status in the hearts of Saudis. This is due to her upbringing among natives of the ancient oasis AlUla governorate.
She decided to preserve the dates away from any smelling musty in order to keep them clean and stylish. Consequently, she followed a certain process resembles mummification in which she uses various special materials.
Furthermore, Al Faqiri produces embroidered winter clothes inspired by AlUla heritage.
Through strong focus on exquisite details, the clothes reflect how the past and present can combine together portraying an amazing look.
Al Faqiri has named her project after an ancient queen, “Shaqila”.
“It started as a hobby, but with time, I realized that I could turn my passion into a profession throbbing with authenticity. I wanted each piece to carry something from our heritage, and to be a link between the past and the present,” Wijdan told the Saudi news portal Sabq.
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