Pottery and stone cooking pots are back in demand in Jazan Region as Eid Al-Adha approaches, a sign of residents' attachment to their heritage and traditional ways of cooking.

Long linked to festive gatherings and southern dishes, these utensils still have a special place in homes and markets even as modern cookware has spread.

Many homemakers say they give traditional meals a distinctive taste while keeping alive memories and recipes handed down through generations.

Their continued use shows how keen Jazan's people are to protect their cultural identity and maintain old customs on special occasions and at social gatherings.