Bahrain Souks

A great place to bag a bargain on Persian Carpets, Perfume oil and beautiful jewellery

The Arabic word 'souk, souq' simply means market or shopping centre, but it is generally used to refer specifically to the more traditional markets. 

The souk in Manama is more modern than those you will find in many Arab countries and even in other parts of Bahrain, but nevertheless is a colourful, bustling fascinating place. Goods on offer include local crafts, rugs, cotton and silk fabrics, gold and of course pearls, as Bahrain has long been a centre for the pearl trade. Although a lot of the shops in the Manama souk sell cheap clothing and electrical goods, you will be able to find virtually anything you are likely to want to buy hidden away in some corner or other, but this is not somewhere to go shopping if you are in a hurry, more a place to browse and bargain. 

No visit to Bahrain will be complete without a visit to the Souk, just ask any cab driver to take you there - you will not be disappointed. An early morning visit is not only cooler, but you will see the hustle and bustle of the tradesmen going about their business. Everything from beautiful fabrics to spices and nuts are sold. Pass by the tobacco stalls where leaf tobacco is sold and look out for stalls where the traditional herbal remedies can be purchased - the vendors will quite happily explain the medical use of their herbs. If you are looking for souvenirs the choices are endless, from the beautiful Bahrain National Costumes which can be bought in children's sizes to frankincense & myrrh. An all time favourite is the wonderful variety of nuts, dates, spices, and Arabic sweets. 

If you can't make it to a souq then why not shop on-line for great Arabian Perfume, Arabian Carpets & Designer Jewellery.

Arabic & Persian Carpets

Large Mahal 8x10 Persian Carpet Mahal rugs, produced in the town of Mahallat, located southwest of Arak, feature both tribal and curvilinear designs in shades of red, khaki, and blue.	Medium Wiss 6x9 Persian Carpet Wiss Rugs are easily recognized by a very unique center medallion, which is a rounded seven sided geometric shape with jewel-like shapes at either end.	Large Tabriz 9x12 Persian Carpet Tabriz rugs, one of the most coveted of all Persian rugs, are characterized by their curvilinear patterns including medallions, hunting patterns, prayer, and pictorial rugs.
Large Mahal 7x10 Persian Carpet Mahal rugs, produced in the town of Mahallat, located southwest of Arak, feature both tribal and curvilinear designs in shades of red, khaki, and blue.	Large Gabbeh 7x10 Persian Carpet Gabbeh wool rugs, from the southern part of Iran, feature simple yet distinctive geometric patterns in harmonious colors of soft greens, light blue, and khaki.	Large Kerman 10x13 Persian Carpet Kerman rugs, among the finest produced in Iran, are famous for pictorial designs and medallions and outer borders that are intricately detailed in many colors.

Arabian Perfume, Arabian Perfume Oil and Designer Perfumes

Attar Al Umrah - Perfume Oil Price: $495.00	Mukhallat Oman - Perfume Oil Price: $55.00	Marwah - Arabian Perfume Oil Price: $78.00	Al Buraq - Arabian Perfume Oil Price: $89.00	Mukhallat Al Quds - Perfume Price: $98.00
Dehan Al Oudh Maliki Price: $95.00	Al Nabha - Perfume Oil Price: $49.00	Dehan Al Oudh Mukhallat - Perfume Oil Price: $850.00	Attar Al Kaaba - Perfume Oil Price: $79.00	Attar Al Mahfuz -Perfume Oil Price:$89.00
Mukhallat 2002 - Perfume Price: $45.00	Attar Mubakhar - Perfume Price: $49.00	Dehan Al Oudh Khussosi Qadeem Price: $120.00	Mukhallat 2003- Perfume Oil Price: $52.00	Mukhallat 2000 -Perfume Oil Price: $38.00
Muzakkerat - Perfume Oil $35.00	Seqatul Maraah - Perfume Oil - $39.00		Duggat Al Oudh Cambodi - Incense Wood $40.00
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