Wrth Workshops
An interactive and engaging space offering hands-on workshops that bring together experts and traditional artisans and traditional artists from within the Kingdom and abroad, fostering knowledge exchange, technical exploration, and collaborative work on traditional arts within a global context.
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In partnership with Korea National University Of Cultural Heritage
south-korea Side
Ji-Young Yoo
Fashion and Textile Artisan
Ji-young Yoo holds a bachelor’s degree in traditional arts and a master’s in Fashion and is currently pursuing her PhD. She is a Korean knotting artist and the founder of a textile lab, presenting her work and conducting traditional arts training both locally and internationally.
Sisun Jung
Fashion and Textile Artisan
Siseon Jeong holds a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and a master’s in advertising and Brand Management. She currently serves as a creative producer, developing projects that bridge traditional culture with contemporary crafts, drawing upon her extensive international expertise.
Saudi Side
Manal bin Daiel
Fashion and Embroidery Artisan
Artisan Manal Bin Dayel grew up in a family dedicated to traditional crafts. Using refined manual skills and simple tools, she creates intricate pieces that draw inspiration from traditional heritage while preserving its core values.
Waad Al-Mubai’a
Fashion and Embroidery Artisan
Waad Al-Mubayie is a jewelry artisan and an embroidery enthusiast. She is dedicated to handcraftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, practicing embroidery as a personal passion that reflects her deep connection to art and craft
About the Workshop
The creation of an artistic hanging inspired by traditional Saudi attire from the Western Region, blended with the traditional Korean knot technique “Nori-gae.”
In partnership with Korea National University Of Cultural Heritage
Italy Side
Camilla Bertoni
Leather Craft Artisan
A weaving designer and researcher specializing in advanced material experimentation and the development of sustainable contemporary techniques. She possesses a strong research and academic background, alongside extensive interdisciplinary international collaborations across the fields of design and arts.
Labratessia Labanca
Leather Craft Artisan
Passionate about the world of fashion, I specialize in precision tailoring and garment draping, with a meticulous eye for detail. She works with leather—shaping and transforming it into apparel and accessories that blend technical skill, traditional craftsmanship, and aesthetic sensibility.
Saudi Side
Anwar Al-Ajmi
Metal Artisan
A visual artist and jewelry designer who evokes concepts of identity and heritage through handcrafted works. Inspired by culture and nature, she employs materials and meticulous details as a language of artistic expression.
Sultan AlAsmary
Metal Artisan
A metal and jewelry artisan whose professional curiosity sparked a deep passion for the craft. He developed his skills through specialized programs and workshops at the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) and has actively participated in numerous exhibitions and training sessions.
About the Workshop
The creation of an artistic hanging inspired by traditional Saudi attire from the Western Region, blended with the traditional Korean knot technique “Nori-gae.”