Africa & Middle East Countries

Algeria is the largest country in Africa, known for its rich cultural heritage blending Arab, Berber, and French influences. Traditional Algerian crafts include intricate carpets, pottery, and leather goods.

Egypt has one of the longest histories of any country, with a rich cultural heritage dating back to the pharaohs. Egyptian crafts include papyrus art, alabaster products, and intricate metalwork.

Morocco is known for its diverse geography and rich cultural heritage. Moroccan artisans are famous for their carpets, leather goods, ceramics, and intricate woodwork.

Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa, known for its ancient ruins and beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Tunisian crafts include colorful ceramics, mosaics, and traditional carpets.

Libya is a country in North Africa with a Mediterranean coastline. Libyan crafts include traditional carpets, leather goods, and jewelry with distinctive Berber influences.

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and has a diverse cultural heritage. Nigerian crafts include colorful textiles, intricate beadwork, bronze sculptures, and wooden carvings.

Ghana is known for its rich cultural heritage and was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence. Ghanaian crafts include kente cloth, adinkra textiles, and wooden sculptures.

Kenya is known for its wildlife safaris and diverse landscapes. Kenyan crafts include Maasai beadwork, kiondo baskets, soapstone carvings, and batik textiles.

Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world with a rich cultural heritage. Ethiopian crafts include traditional textiles, pottery, basketry, and religious icons.

South Africa is known for its diverse culture, languages, and landscapes. South African crafts include beadwork, wire art, pottery, and traditional Ndebele paintings.

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East and home to Islam's two holiest cities. Saudi crafts include intricate jewelry, traditional daggers (jambiya), and handwoven textiles.

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates known for its modern architecture and luxury shopping. Traditional Emirati crafts include Al Sadu weaving, pottery, and khoos palm leaf weaving.

Qatar is a peninsula country known for its ultramodern architecture and rich natural gas reserves. Qatari crafts include traditional boat building, textile weaving, and gold jewelry.

Iran has one of the world's oldest civilizations with a rich cultural heritage. Iranian crafts include Persian carpets, miniature paintings, ceramics, and metalwork.

Iraq is home to ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and has a rich cultural heritage. Iraqi crafts include copper and brasswork, carpet weaving, and traditional woodwork.

Jordan is known for its ancient ruins, nature reserves, and seaside resorts. Jordanian crafts include mosaics, pottery, embroidery, and traditional silver jewelry.

Lebanon has a rich history and cultural heritage with influences from many civilizations. Lebanese crafts include glassblowing, copper work, wood carving, and traditional embroidery.