
MoC announces inscription of ‘Sadu Weaving’ on Unesco’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
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New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announced the inscription of the art of Sadu Weaving on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) has announced the inscription of the art of ‘Sadu Weaving’ on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025, in partnership with the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This inscription-approved during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in the Indian capital,
New Delhi-marks a significant milestone in preserving Gulf cultural heritage and strengthening the presence of traditional elements that have shaped Bedouin identity throughout history.
The inclusion of sadu on the Intangible Heritage List reflects international recognition of its cultural and intellectual value.
It also reaffirms the efforts of the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Culture in safeguarding this art from decline amid contemporary transformations and the rise of industrial alternatives that threaten the continuity of traditional practices.













