| Al-Qatt Al-Asiri | |
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 Wall painted with Al-Qatt Al-Asiri | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Domains | female traditional interior wall decoration |
| Reference | 01261 |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2017 |
| List | Representative |
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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]
- ^ Yunis, Alia, "The Majlis Painters," Archived 2013-08-30 at the Wayback Machine Saudi Aramco World Magazine, July/August 2013, pages 24-31.
- ^ "Al-Qatt Al-Asiri". UNESCO. Retrieved 19 September 2018.