Al-Bahah Province, located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is home to numerous handicrafts and industries, including:
Al-Khaws crafts: These crafts are formed of palm fronds extracted from Doum palm trees. These are used for making food preservation tools, bottles, carpets, rugs, and fans.
Stone constructions: These are made by breaking stones and using them to build house foundations, where large stones are placed at the base. As buildings rise higher, smaller stones are used.
Silverware and jewelry crafting, including necklaces, armbands, Hujul bracelets, which are thick bracelets, anklets, earrings, chokers worn on necks, and Muriya, which are silver discs featuring gemstones.
Wood crafting, including wooden sleeper chairs, stools, small benches, dishes, and dining utensils.
Agricultural tools crafting, including plows used for turning the soil before seeding.
Tar industry, where tar is extracted from acacia or olive trees and used to paint the doors and windows of old houses. It is also used for treating camels and sheep and ensuring they are warm during cold weather.
Daggers and swords making and Jambiya making and polishing. A Jambiya is one of the oldest weapons used by humans at al-Bahah. It is a sharp weapon featuring a special handle. It is available in a variety of forms with different prices.
Pottery, including incense burners, water jars, coffee cups, pottery glasses, eating and drinking utensils, and water and food storage containers.
Leather making, including belts, water bottles, and tools for traditional dances, such as ammunition containers.
Traditional women's clothing sewing and traditional apparel making, such as al-Baidi scarves, made of sheep wool.
Weaving using palm fronds and embroidered fabrics.
Sesame oil making.
Cold weapons manufacturing and maintenance.
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