Al-Qatt Al-Asiri

Wall painted with Al-Qatt Al-Asiri
Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
Reference01261
RegionArab States
Inscription history
Inscription2017 (12th session)
ListRepresentative

Al-Qatt Al-Asiri (also called nagash painting or majlis painting), is a style of Arabic art, typically painted by women in the entrance to a home. It originated in the 'Asir Region of Saudi Arabia where the front parlour of traditional Arab homes typically contained wall paintings in the form of a mural or fresco with geometric designs in bright colors. Called nagash in Arabic, the wall paintings are often considered a mark of pride.[1] In 2017 Al-Qatt Al-Asiri was inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.[2]

  1. ^ Yunis, Alia, "The Majlis Painters," Archived 2013-08-30 at the Wayback Machine Saudi Aramco World Magazine, July/August 2013, pages 24-31.
  2. ^ "Al-Qatt Al-Asiri". UNESCO. Retrieved 19 September 2018.

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