Al-Qatt Al-Asiri

It originated in the 'Asir Region of Saudi Arabia where the front parlour of traditional Arab homes typically contained wall paintings in the form of a mural or fresco with geometric designs in bright colors.

[1] In 2017 Al-Qatt Al-Asiri was inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

[2] Women in the Asir region are traditionally responsible for plastering and painting the walls, corridors, and ceilings of their homes.

A family’s wealth is often signified by the skill, color, and complexity of the paintings, with poorer homes decorated in basic straight, simple lines in red, green, yellow, and brown.

[citation needed][3] Women within the same neighborhood sometimes compete to make the most vivid and extravagant designs.