Traditional ploughs, household utensils and everyday tools from Jazan's farms and villages are being reborn as refined wooden sculptures that present the region's heritage through a contemporary lens.

The works are by Saudi sculptor Dhaafi Al-Kulaibi, who has spent 15 years drawing on Jazan's rural and coastal surroundings. He works native wood grain and traditional engraving into modern compositions, and a single piece can take up to six months of hand craftsmanship, capturing the lasting bond between local people and their land.

Al-Kulaibi said he aims to preserve regional identity while presenting it in forms that suit contemporary galleries and private collections. His sculptures have attracted strong interest at local exhibitions, a sign of rising public appreciation for heritage-inspired art.

To keep the craft alive, he trains young talent and is working to set up a specialized sculpting club on the Hawi national hobbies portal, a shared space where local artists can exchange experience and develop their skills.