Bahrain

Bahrain blends ancient Dilmun roots with a pearling, weaving and pottery heritage.

Nature & herbalism Crafts Textile & dress Music & dance Food & cooking

Knowledge in this place

Bahraini pearl diving

Bahraini pearl diving

Historic oyster-bed diving that built the islands' economy and seafaring culture.

Nature & herbalism

A'ali pottery

A'ali pottery

Wheel-thrown earthenware fired in traditional kilns in the village of A'ali.

Naseej textile weaving

Naseej textile weaving

Handloom weaving of cloth in Bani Jamra using foot-powered pit looms.

Textile & dress

Fijiri music

Fijiri music

Vocal sea music of pearl divers with clapping, drums and call-and-response.

Machboos cuisine

Machboos cuisine

Spiced rice with fish or meat flavoured by dried lime and baharat.