
Crafts from the Middle East
Original Crafts from Saudi Arabia
Designed by Nabila AlBassam
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Nabila Al Bassam is the designer behind many of the handmade and original crafts featured in the gallery. Drawing inspiration from Saudi heritage and using locally sourced materials, she incorporates a distinctive Saudi touch into her creations, making them authentic and unique gifts from Saudi Arabia. She was also a pioneer in creating Saudi dolls and puppets in a variety of sizes and designs.
Her original Bedouin wall hangings reinterpret the traditional forms and functions of Bedouin tent weaving. In her workshop, she designs a wide range of handcrafted items, including prayer mat sets, wallets, placemats, baby gift sets, bathrobes, cushions, bedspreads, and tablecloths. She also creates original bags and baskets inspired by the traditional basket-making techniques of Qatif.
Nabila Al Bassam has designed a diverse collection of original boxes made from wood, ceramic, and traditional fabrics, available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Her Bedouin jewelry collection combines semi-precious stones such as jade, garnet, citrine, coral, and turquoise with traditional silver Bedouin beads, presented in a fresh and contemporary style.
In the field of women’s fashion, she has designed caftans, casual wear, and evening wear. Her work has also been showcased through several fashion shows held in Saudi Arabia and Washington, D.C.

