| Al-Qatt Al-Asiri, female traditional interior wall decoration in Asir, Saudi Arabia |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
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| Reference | 01261 |
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| Region | Arab States |
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| Inscription | 2017 (12th session) |
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| List | Representative |
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Al-Qatt Al-Asiri (also called nagash painting or majlis painting), is a style of South Arabian art, typically painted by women in the entrance to a home. It originated in the 'Asir Region of Saudi Arabia where the front parlour of traditional Arab homes typically contained wall paintings in the form of a mural or fresco with geometric designs in bright colors. Called nagash in Arabic, the wall paintings are often considered a mark of pride. In 2017 Al-Qatt Al-Asiri was inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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