The third edition of the Saudi International Handicrafts Week (Banan) has established itself as a leading cultural platform celebrating handicrafts on both local and international levels. The event aligns with a broader national strategy to revive traditional crafts, present them in contemporary forms that reflect the Kingdom’s cultural identity, and support the expanding creative economy.
Organized as part of the Year of Handicrafts 2025, the exhibition underscores ongoing efforts to spotlight the handicrafts sector, empower its practitioners, and provide a vibrant space for artisans from across the Kingdom and around the world to exchange skills, insights, and diverse expertise.
This year’s edition of Banan features broad international participation, highlighting artistic heritage and craft traditions from Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, Yemen, Tunisia, Morocco, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, the Maldives, Bulgaria, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Georgia, Austria, Hungary, Albania, Finland, Croatia, Colombia, Cuba, Peru, Chile, Mexico, the United States, Australia, Nigeria, Comoros, and China—the guest of honor for this edition.
China’s enhanced presence reflects its rich cultural legacy, with its pavilion presenting a wide array of traditional crafts and offering visitors a unique artistic experience.
This diverse global participation enables visitors to explore various schools of craftsmanship, discover creative models that blend heritage with modern innovation, and foster new opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration among artisans.
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