Craftspeople preserve rich legacy of Oman despite advance of technology

Craftspeople preserve rich legacy of Oman despite advance of technology

Spinning fiber is a classic scene when you visit the desert or the mountains of Oman. That is because it is done by people who live close to nature because the fiber is animal or crop-based. Fiber is derived from sheep, goats and camel hair as it can be seen these animals thrive in the hilly areas, mountains and deserts.The Muscat Festival and Khareef Festival of Dhofar are events that host the craftspeople. Oman Heritage Gallery located at Madinat Sultan Qaboos is one place that has been regularly promoting Omani crafts men and women. Here on occasions the craftspeople provide live demonstrations, where the public can see them closely.In the desert, women are focused on spinning and weaving whereas up in the mountains it is a craft, men specialise in. Some of the weavers just use the hand-held spindles while others use the traditional ground looms.Weaving was one of the oldest occupations practiced in Oman. It is a known fact that this was a thriving industry once upon a time and the products of the weavers were exported to East Africa, India and other countries of the Arabian Peninsula.

Craftspeople preserve rich legacy of Oman despite advance of technology

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