Fatimah’s Museum of Aseeri Woman’s Heritage

The minute you lay your eyes on Al-Qatt Al-Aseeri art in Fatimah’s Museum of Aseeri Woman’s Heritage, you will be overwhelmed with its beauty. The bright colors of the geometric decorations and their cultural dimensions take you deep into to the wonderful artistic touch of the Aseeri woman. You will dive into the beauty of the Aseeri women’s abstract work that have been transferred from the lively walls of the Southern homes to the rest of the world by being part of the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.

Fatimah’s Museum of Aseeri Woman’s Heritage introduces its visitors to the beauty of Al-Qatt Al-Aseeri art by shedding light on its authentic heritage through viewing clips in the museum’s hall, which is full of colors from the nature. The museum also offers its visitors the chance to own products adorned by Al-Qatt Al-Aseeri, ranging from houseware to rocks and painting of different sizes.

Documenting the Meanings Behind Al-Qatt Al-Aseeri Art

The artistic decorations in Fatimah’s Museum of Aseeri Woman’s Heritage display the aesthetic and symbolic connotations of the memory of the Southern identity. The triangle resembles the woman, whereas the square symbolizes the completion of the recitation of the Holy Quran, which highlights the importance of the religious dimension of the local community. On the other hand, the comb-like paintings which have the same length reveal the essence of human relations based on the principle of equality.

Creativity Born from Nature

The Aseeri woman’s creativity is evident in extracting bright pigments from the natural supply of the Aseer province. The journey of Al-Qatt Al-Aseeri pioneers starts by extracting the green pigment from clovers, black from coal, and yellow from curcumin. The journey is only completed by mixing each color with the gum Arabic to make permanent shapes and vibrant colors that would long last on the walls of the lively Southern homes.

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