HandiCrafts in Yemen

     For centuries in yemen, handicrafts have flourished and were handed down from generation to generation. But the substitution of imported goods in the Yemeni markets, after the industrial boom, led to the extinction of some handicrafts. On the other hand, some Yemeni families continued their handicrafts to earn their livelihood.The artisans possess an unenviable artistic sense that allows them to vary their productive skills. They also generate decent incomes. Furthermore, they keep their forefathers’ past heritage preserved.Yemenis, for ages, have been famous for mastering many handicrafts. The most important are pottery, leather industry, carving on wood, garnet, gold, silver industry and embroidery.  

                                                                                                 

Pottery

Traditional jewelry in yemen                         

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                               

All The Yemeni Cities And Many Nice Things

     Yemen is sparsely populated half of the country is uninhabitable and its Arab people are largely rural. The site of several prosperous civilizations in ancient times, Yemen declined in importance and was a poor and forgotten land for more than a thousand years. The discovery of oil in the area in the late 20th century held out the prospect of economic development and an easier life for the people of Yemen. Tall mountains divide Yemen's coastal stretches from a desolate desert interior.