RIYADH: Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Arabia’s US ambassador, opened the exhibition “Al-Mangour: Loved and Beloved” in Washington on Wednesday. The work by Saudi Arabia artist Ahmad Angawi was presented by the Saudi Embassy and the International Finance Corporation. The exhibition, held at the IFC’s headquarters, showcases the beauty of Al-Mangour, the traditional Hijazi craft that consists of wooden latticework forming a mesh-like screen. Al-Mangour is a traditional Hijazi craft that consists of wooden latticework forming a mesh-like screen. (@rbalsaud) The craft reflects the spiritual relationship between humans through a story of two halves that form one unit — the “loved and beloved.” The exhibition included musical performances and traditional cuisine. In her speech, Princess Reema stressed the importance of traditional arts in strengthening cultural identity and solidifying national heritage, and building bridges with other nations. She lauded Angawi for preserving and developing the traditions of the Hijaz region. Among those in attendance were the IFC’s Director Makhtar Diop, officials, diplomats and artists.