Small business families from Makkah participated for the first time at the 28th Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture which came to an end yesterday.
Makkah Pavilion supervisor Abdul Rahman Muminah said their slogan was “Made in Makkah.” He said Makkah’s governor is keen to support small business families in the province because of their significant role in reviving Makkah’s cultural heritage by displaying their exceptional traditional handicrafts.
Shahinaz Gouda, a modern accessories designer and one of the participants, said the
festival arrangements were “superb.” She was impressed by the huge layout “that was so well put up and managed.”
She expressed delight and pleasure to have the chance to participate in the festival and introduce her craft, which she inherited from her mother and grandmother. Gouda said she was proud not only to preserve the craft but also to turn it into a profitable profession by modernizing the designs while maintaining the traditional methods of manufacturing.
She explained that her handicraft are made of agarwood (oud) pieces that are combined with some gems, pearls and silver ornaments to create aesthetic accessories.
“The ‘Made in Makah’ label attracted lot of buyers,” she said.
‘Made in Makkah’ label is a big hit
‘Made in Makkah’ label is a big hit
