Lebanese cultural heritage is founded on Lebanon’s artisanship, and Lebanon’s multicultural traditional ancient heritage is duplicated around Lebanon. Professional artisans across the country hold traditions from thousand years ago and generation-to-generation technology is kept intact to still stay connected to the past.
The nation has handicraft heritage in the shape of woodcarvings, ceramics, weaving, and jewelery. Tripoli is among the villages engaged with long working hours within factories by artisans who create very fine-quality ceramics with traditional methods on local clays and glazes. Traditional handicraft generates charm and identity to practisers and society.
Weaving is of cultural importance as in Beqaa Valley where nature-and-myth-inspired colorfulness on their textile by local weavers is for domestic market and for export to other provinces. The green textiles made from natural fibers and natural colors for domestic market and export, and environmental-friendly fabrics address consumers’ increasing demand for greener products. They are sold in the local market, but they are exported to other countries as a way of advertising the nation’s culture outside their Lebanese frontiers.
There has also been introduction of new technology in Lebanese jewelry, where the artists are imitating Phoenician methods. Their precious metals and natural minerals are employed by the, artisans, and they try to maintain the past histories which occur in each handmade product. Their production assists home industries as well as local craft subsistence.
Wood working is among the common activities where the wood workers hammer cedar and other hardwoods with a view of producing furniture, among other decorations. The firm uses both traditional and modern designs that find their way into local and export markets overseas. The ever-increasing demand for products is a manifestation of an embrace of Lebanon’s heritage in general.
Despite globalization demands and requirements for bulk commodities, Lebanese artisans continue to exist as cultural exhibitions, festivals, and workshops. Artisans not only keep tradition arts going but also fulfill the requirement for continuation and pride by individuals. Lebanon cedar tree symbol, representing the continuity theme, urges artisans to sustain Lebanon’s history and give it life for future generations.
