Heritage Collection
The Art of heritage have been launched for over three decades as part of the Al-Nahda Association, and later became administratively independent to form a non-profit organization. It strives diligently under the efforts of its founders, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Sara Al-Faisal, Princess Haifa Al-Faisal, Princess Moudi bint Khalid, and Princess Basma bint Majid, may God protect them. The organization has gathered around 57,000 diverse heritage pieces, including approximately 3,000 pieces of jewelry, more than 3,000 items of textiles, clothing, carpets, and furnishings; around 40,000 photographic materials and everyday tools, as well as wooden doors; in addition to over 1,000 books, manuscripts, documents, and maps; audio recordings and videos; and printed materials. This heritage collection also includes intricately decorated boxes that once contained valuable personal belongings, along with maps dating back hundreds of years that were used in the past to help navigate the correct paths through the desert. The collection features camel litters that were historically used by Saudis. The wide and diverse array of these artifacts reflects the lifestyles and daily experiences of ancestors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This gathering aims to preserve Saudi heritage and revive it by promoting traditional handicrafts, supporting Saudi artisans, and fostering a connection to heritage through interactive exhibitions and immersive experiences. The museum seeks to build a generation that is attached to its heritage, inspiring creativity and passion in exploring the cultural and heritage treasures that embody the authentic Saudi way of life.
THE HIDDEN KALEIDOSCOPE
This heritage collection also includes intricately decorated boxes that once contained valuable personal belongings, along with maps dating back hundreds of years that were used in the past to help navigate the correct paths through the desert. The collection features camel litters that were historically used by Saudis.
The wide and diverse array of these artifacts reflects the lifestyles and daily experiences of ancestors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This gathering aims to preserve Saudi heritage and revive it by promoting traditional handicrafts, supporting Saudi artisans, and fostering a connection to heritage through interactive exhibitions and immersive experiences. The museum seeks to build a generation that is attached to its heritage, inspiring creativity and passion in exploring the cultural and heritage treasures that embody the authentic Saudi way of life.
Meeting of Cultures
Design
Crossroads
The Jewellery of Saudi Arabia
In the “Cultural Encounters in Saudi Arabian Jewelry Design” exhibition, held at the Bahrain National Museum, the Kingdom’s distinctive decorative art traditions were highlighted. The skills and aesthetics of generations of artisans, and the lives and struggles of the women who wore these pieces, provide an interesting backdrop for our region from a broader historical perspective. Diverse experiences across disciplines helped provide a richer and more nuanced understanding of a people and their arts. The exhibition was an attempt to provide a specific representation of the lives of the women who preserved our cultural traditions over thousands of years, and it was a celebration of everything they held precious and dear. Jewelry and the Stories They Tell: The diverse jewelry on display went beyond its mundane role as mere headdresses, necklaces, waist belts, and the like; it depicted the story of a world of influences that reached the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Many global cultures and their relationship with our land over several centuries were explored, highlighting the materiality of these influences and the resulting artworks. The Spirit of Saudi Women: Many of the unique ornaments on display were a testament to the spirit of Saudi women and how they have preserved tradition and continuity in the face of adversity. Cultural Partnership: The opportunity to partner with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and present this exhibition coincides perfectly with the selection of Muharraq, Bahrain, as the Capital of Islamic Culture in the Arab region for 2018.
Hidden treasures
Hidden treasures L'ECOLE Van Cleef & Arpels organized an exhibition of a selection of works from the Art of Heritage Collection. "Van Cleef & Arpels L'École" collaborated with Art of heritage to present an exhibition of a collection of artworks that aim to protect and share the culture and heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The artworks and pieces collected testify to the ways of life of various tribes in the Saudi regions since the 19th century. The exhibition showcases the richness of Saudi culture with its diverse materials, including clothing, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belts, and accessories, most of which are pieces made of silver or gold that demonstrate many skills in jewelry craftsmanship. The exhibited pieces were adorned with precious stones such as rubies, diamonds, turquoise, agate, pearls, mother-of-pearl, and coral, giving them exceptional splendor. These pieces were worn by Bedouin women, forming a living testimony to the cultural encounters that the Arabian Peninsula has nurtured. "Van Cleef & Arpels L'École" organized this exhibition as part of its efforts to introduce the public to the secrets of the jewelry world. "L'École" has attracted more than 30,000 students worldwide thanks to its various activities.
