COLORS OF SAUDI

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DELICIOUS DATES

COLORFUL SPICES

ART & TEXTILES

BEDOUIN ROOM WITH QATT WALL DESIGN

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FLORA IN SAUDI ARABIA

PURPLE JACARANDA TREES - SPRINGTIME IN ABHA

DESERT ALIVE WITH VIBRANT BLOOMS

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MOUNTAINS & SKIES OF AL SOUDAH IN ABHA

DREAMLIKE EXPERIENCE - AL SOUDAH, ABHA REGION

NATIVE BABOONS THRIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS

MISTY MOUNTAINS 

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ABHA - UP IN THE CLOUDS

ABHA MOUNTAIN ELEVATION 2270 METERS

DREAMY MOUNTAIN PEAK IN THE CLOUDS

ABHA'S GORGEOUS BEAUTY

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FACES OF ARABIA 6

FLOWER BOY IN TRAINING - ABHA REGION

MAN WITH WHITE BEARD - BIRHIMA, SAUDI ARABIA

SMILING FLOWER BOY - AL DAYER, SAUDI ARABIA

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AL SOUDAH MOUNTAIN

The southwestern region of Abha in Saudi Arabia is the location of the country's tallest mountain range, with Al Soudah Mountain measuring at over 3000 meters high (almost 10,000 feet).  Average temperatures are much cooler here than the lower elevations of the rest of the country.  

It is a popular tourist destination for Saudis due to its spectacular scenery, a cable car attraction, and the weather.  The mountains are covered with juniper trees, dreamy mist, and in the colder months - snow.

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THE GINGERBREAD VILLAGE of Rijal Almaa, Saudi Arabia

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The various regions of Saudi Arabia are rich in history and culture, and each one is known for their distinctive architectural styles. The historical village of Rijal Almaa is in the mountainous southern region of Asir and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its charming traditional gingerbread features built of clay, stone and wood.   

WINDOWS

The residents of Rijal Almaa actually refer to their homes as forts instead of houses.  The forts have been handed down within families through many generations.  The interiors of the forts feature the colorful geometric traditional Qatt artwork on the walls, which I have posted about in recent weeks.  

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The white outlined windows against the rugged brown stone pop even more with the brightly colored inner shutters.  This whimsical detailing adds even more to the charm of the gingerbread styling.  

I love the additional checkerboard detailing above the windows, as well as the triangular teeth accents.  Both of these details are made of smaller white quartz stones to form the patterns.  There is a lot going on but it all works so well together.  

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SAUDI SEATING AND DECOR

Traditional Saudi style utilizes a variety of patterns and colors, which I find quite charming.  Somehow it all works together to create a delightful, whimsical effect.

The use of geometric shapes in traditional decorating ideas is a telltale feature of Saudi design.    

These photos are from Najran and Abha, in southern Saudi Arabia.  A big THANK YOU to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase these photos for today's post.  Visit his Instagram page  @NajranTours.

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ART IN ABHA, Saudi Arabia

"T" is for TRIBES - The first king of Saudi Arabia, Ibn Saud, gained control of the various Tribes of the region, uniting them to form the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This mural of him is located in Abha, in the southern part of the country.

"2" distinct types of wall art - Murals and traditional Qatt wall decor in Abha, Saudi Arabia

TALENT - One of my favorite loves is art in almost all forms.  With art being such a huge presence here in the kingdom, I am a happy camper.  Below is a modern art mural of Arabic calligraphy lettering.

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