Thank you for sharing! I love the photos, and especially the teapots are exquisite! I don't think I remember seeing those when I was in Saudi. I also always wanted one of the wooden decorative doors. I had gone with my husband to an antique souq in Riyadh, and it seemed it was mostly western people in that area. I asked him why Saudi's aren't buying these items, they are so beautiful and historical. He replied, that to us, it isn't that old.
Hi Kristine - You are most welcome! It was such a wonderful and interesting day in Al Balad. I was actually overwhelmed with all that I saw - I loved the teapots too. They are so cool looking! Even if they aren't that old... !
A haven for exquiste shoppers...i love the vibrant colours of the rugs, rings and light..wish i knew about this place when i was there. Thanks susie for posting x
Hi Hamd - I was very tempted by many of the things I saw there, but I'd like to go back with my husband because he knows how to haggle and I don't. I would probably get ripped off...
Hi Gaelyn - The colors and patterns were amazing - sensory overload. I had a hard time choosing! I just got a couple of really nice baskets and my husband told me when I got home with them that I could have paid half of what I paid for them!
This is great! I have been to the afghan carpet shop that you have pictured here -- and it is great. Are the turkish goods and the woven baskets in the surrounding streets?
Hi Claire - We walked down one street and into many different shops along the way, so I would say they were all on the same street over a several block area.
Hi Susie! I absolutely love your blog and this part was just marvellous!!! Unfortunately I haven´t read it until now..../ Birgitta, Finnish ex-pat in Sweden
Thank you for sharing! I love the photos, and especially the teapots are exquisite! I don't think I remember seeing those when I was in Saudi. I also always wanted one of the wooden decorative doors.
ReplyDeleteI had gone with my husband to an antique souq in Riyadh, and it seemed it was mostly western people in that area. I asked him why Saudi's aren't buying these items, they are so beautiful and historical. He replied, that to us, it isn't that old.
Hi Kristine - You are most welcome! It was such a wonderful and interesting day in Al Balad. I was actually overwhelmed with all that I saw - I loved the teapots too. They are so cool looking! Even if they aren't that old... !
DeleteA haven for exquiste shoppers...i love the vibrant colours of the rugs, rings and light..wish i knew about this place when i was there. Thanks susie for posting x
ReplyDeleteHi Hamd - I was very tempted by many of the things I saw there, but I'd like to go back with my husband because he knows how to haggle and I don't. I would probably get ripped off...
DeleteLooks like a fun market. I really like the rugs and colorful clothing.
ReplyDeleteHi Gaelyn - The colors and patterns were amazing - sensory overload. I had a hard time choosing! I just got a couple of really nice baskets and my husband told me when I got home with them that I could have paid half of what I paid for them!
DeleteThis is great! I have been to the afghan carpet shop that you have pictured here -- and it is great. Are the turkish goods and the woven baskets in the surrounding streets?
ReplyDeleteHi Claire - We walked down one street and into many different shops along the way, so I would say they were all on the same street over a several block area.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous photo essay! I enjoy your blog always, but this one of the souks is very special.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer - Thanks for taking the time to let me know how much you liked this post. Much appreciated.
DeleteI am swooning, Susie!!! Delicious photos! A feast for the eyes!!!
ReplyDeleteWendy from Canada
Hi Wendy - You described it perfectly: a feast for the eyes!
DeleteIt is an amazingly colorful place. But do women get to shop there?
ReplyDeleteHi Marcia - Anyone can shop there. Shopping is a major past time of women here.
DeleteHi Susie!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your blog and this part was just marvellous!!! Unfortunately I haven´t read it until now..../ Birgitta, Finnish ex-pat in Sweden
Hi Susie,
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me exactly where these souk are located? Or at least which neighborhood?
Mariel
Hi Mariel - Here is a link to a map of the approximate location of the souk: http://goo.gl/maps/3Ku7J
DeleteOh wow!! I haven't even seen these before, really beautiful!! Mashallah!!
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