Operula guide · Saudi Arabia
Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth)
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth)
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In short
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) is a non-profit institution based in Riyadh that opened in 2021 to safeguard and develop Saudi traditional arts; it also lists locations in Historic Jeddah (Al Ammaryah Building), Al Ahsa and Al Qassim. It offers four streams: higher education, specialised programmes, short courses and apprenticeships, with subjects such as Al Sadu weaving, metalwork, pottery, woodwork, stonework, calligraphy, bookbinding, embroidery and textiles. Higher education includes a Master's in Furniture Design and a Master's in Costume Design for performances, and the apprenticeships cover traditional embroidery, Najdi door construction, the Al-Hasawi bisht and Al Sadu weaving.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Founded
- 2021
- Crafts
- Weaving and textiles · Furniture and design · Fine craftsmanship
- Website
- wrth.edu.sa/en
- Source
- School website · checked on 25/10/2026
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