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What Is Weaving?

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What Is Weaving?
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It is a traditional craft in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It involves the manual weaving of palm fronds and straws to create items like food covers, mats, baskets, large serving dishes, traditional cookware, and various types of containers. Additionally, this craft is used in making children's cradles, cages, and certain types of ropes.

The green palm fronds are harvested, then spread under the sun and left to dry. They are soaked in water to soften and then transformed into safayef, which are broad strips that can be narrowed or widened depending on the product. The strips are woven together to form a fabric-like texture. The palm fronds can also be dyed with different colors such as blue, green, and red.