The Fashion Commission has introduced the ‘Traditional Handcrafts Revival in Saudi Fashion’ competition to celebrate traditional Saudi attire and highlight the country’s cultural heritage.
Launched in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture’s Year of Handicrafts 2025, the competition aims to enrich and preserve Saudi cultural identity while nurturing local talent in creative design.
The competition will equip participants to acquire advanced knowledge about traditional fashion design and Saudi handcrafts, enhancing technical and creative design skills and gaining a deeper understanding of Saudi heritage and architecture.
As per the statement, participants will attend a five-day workshop led by expert professionals, with the workshops covering four key areas: traditional fashion design, Saudi heritage and architecture, fashion handcrafts, and creative fashion skills.
Furthermore, the participants are invited to create distinctive fashion pieces that incorporate elements and characteristics reflective of local traditions and design artistry in Saudi culture.
Following the creative process, participants will submit their creations to be assessed by a specialized panel of experts selected by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth).
The Traditional Handcrafts Revival in Saudi Fashion competition seeks to enhance awareness of traditional handcrafts in the kingdom, preserve Saudi cultural identity, and develop local talent in the field of creative design by providing training and guidance opportunities to participants throughout the whole duration of the competition.
According to the statement, the winning design will be announced on February 16, to be showcased at the Fashion Commission’s exhibition at the Saudi Cup 2025 in celebration of Saudi Founding Day.
