Handicrafts in Oman

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Many traditional trades have lost importance in the course of modernisation in recent decades. However, the government is endeavouring to counteract this development by promoting certain projects.

The burgeoning tourism industry and the return of some locals to traditional values has fortunately led to an increase in demand for goods from silversmiths, weavers and potters in recent years. Carving and shipbuilding, on the other hand, will probably only be able to survive in the long term with state aid.