Last December 25, 2020 and January 22, 2021, Saudi Gift Gallery held a pop-up shop at the Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter. Ambassadors, Wives of Heads of Missions, distinguished guests, and residents of the DQ visited to shop unique products from Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Gift Gallery is an online boutique selling cultural gifts made locally. Co-founders Hind Al Rajhi and Maria Cometti wanted authentic, beautiful, and purposeful gifts from Saudi Arabia and thought others would too; this is why they created Saudi Gift Gallery. Their aim is to provide locally made or inspired products to give visitors a true taste of KSA. They work together with local artists and designers to put their products in one convenient location and help share the story or a meaning behind their work.
The highlight of the pop-up was an artwork by renowned calligrapher and artist Mohammed Al Ajlan. The Riyadh-born artist is a 10-time solo exhibitionist and the feature of his eponymous art gallery.
“It’s encouraging to see both the expat and local community embracing Saudi products and showing such interest in local art and designers,” says Al Rajhi. “The DQ is a cultural hub and the perfect place for a concept such as Saudi Gift Gallery.” Future pop-ups are planned in the DQ and around the Kingdom.
The Ministry of Culture Heritage Commission, located in the Diplomatic Quarter, assists and supports initiatives such as Saudi Gift Gallery that creates awareness of Saudi culture and heritage.
For more information visit saudigiftgallery.com,
