The Importance of Documenting Traditional Handicrafts to Develop the National Income Through Tourism: Al Ahsa as a Model

(Hanaa Kamal Hassan Elseaidy)

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Abstract

The history of Al Ahsa is shown in the folk arts produced by productive families where they respond to the needs of the society in which we live. The research aims to emphasize the importance of the handicrafts of productive families in the tourism revitalization of Al Ahsa in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. The research has been divided into several parts starting with the definition of research, problem, objectives, hypotheses, importance, limits, methodology and research terms with a theoretical review, followed by technical analysis of the proposed designs. Also, 12 design ideas were done, accompanied by technical analysis and employment models to reach the results and recommendations. The research methodology is based on the descriptive approach of handicrafts and the experimental analytical method in producing contemporary art designs inspired by folklore. This study shows the importance of the productive families in increasing the national income by their handicraft and the income of beneficiaries that effect on the economic and social stability of the individual. KEYWORDS productive families, crafts, tourism activation, Al Ahsa
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