Muttrah Top 10 Purchases

(4) Modern Omani Clay Artwork

The clay industry has existed in Bahla in Oman for thousands of years and it still thrives until this day. While traditional clay pottery was made to create pots for storing water and food, a recent attempt at modernizing the industry has led to the creation of some creative little pieces which can be used as candle holders or  general house decore. Some of these pieces are colored while others come in the natural color and texture of Omani clay.

(5) Wicker Goods

Date palms have traditionally been an essential asset to the life of the people in this region, especially as all of its parts were used in different aspects of live. Dried date palm leaves were used to make a variety of household items such as baskets, mats, food covers, and hand fans, but unlike other regions in the world, Omanis did not commonly use date palm leaves in the fabrication of clothing. An easily item to pick is probably a basket or a hand fan, the baskets come in different sizes, while the hand fan comes in a standard size, but in a variety of colors.

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