Northern Borders artisans boost heritage products at Arar traditional market

The traditional market in Arar has become a permanent outlet for productive families and women artisans in the Northern Borders region, offering and marketing heritage and local products to support small businesses and help preserve traditional crafts.

The market sees increased activity during seasons, holidays, and festivals, with growing demand for heritage products and handmade crafts, which boosts sales for productive families.

The market features several shops dedicated to productive families, showcasing a variety of goods such as Sadu weaving, handmade textiles, Bedouin tents, traditional clothing, handicrafts, perfumes, incense, and local foods, reflecting the region’s cultural heritage.

The market has enabled women artisans to expand their activities from home-based production to more organized commercial ventures, increasing marketing opportunities and income sources.

The market also plays a role in preserving traditional crafts by ensuring their continued practice and passing them down through generations, while transforming them into products popular among locals and visitors.

Many artisans have benefited from digital marketing and social media platforms to promote their products and receive orders, helping local goods reach markets beyond the region.

These efforts are part of broader initiatives to support women’s participation in economic activities, empower productive families, and preserve traditional crafts as part of the national cultural heritage.