Al-Ahsa Igals: Crafting a Connection to Saudi Heritage
Al-ahsa: Artisan Saleh Al-Sultan captivates visitors with the handmade Al-Ahsa igal (headdress cord), a tradition rooted in heritage dating back thousands of years. Al-Sultan showcases his tools and intricate threads, reflecting a lineage that began between 2000 and 4000 BC, when ancient statues depicting the igal were discovered. According to