A visit to Jordan is certainly incomplete without an introduction to its rich legacy of ancient handicrafts. Traditional handicrafts in Jordan have been passed down over many generations, from a time when all Jordanians met their domestic needs by weaving their own rugs and making their own earthenware vessels and utensils. An impressive cultural melange of Arab and Islamic imagery is reflected in Jordanian crafts, which include beautiful handmade glass, handy earthenware vessels, skillful basket and carpet weaving, and exquisite embroidery. Crafts produced on a smaller scale include artistically decorated sand bottles, finely chiseled sculptures, and uniquely crafted silver jewelry. During the past century or so, Jordanian crafts have benefited from the skills and influences of other diverse cultural traditions. Palestinians forced from their lands during the 1948 and 1967 wars brought their artistic heritage with them, as did Circassians and Armenians who sought refuge in Jordan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Recommended Shopping Venues for Traditional Handicrafts

 

Abo Yousef Establishment ........................... for Handicrafts and Trade Tel:  05 3951093 Al Afaghani ................................................. Tel:  4635758 (AL Aydi) .................................................... Tel:  4644555 Al Burqan ................................................... Tel:  4652585 Al Hayat ..................................................... Tel:  5687956 Al Khayyam Oriental Bazzar ........................ Tel:  4623927 Artizana ..................................................... Tel:  4647858 Bani Hamida House .................................... Tel:  4613081 Bawabet Al Sharq........................................ Tel:  4637424 Beit Al Bawadi ............................................ Tel:  5930070 Haret Jdoudna ............................................ Tel:  05 3243450 Hazem Al Zubi Ceramics ............................. Tel:  5680908 Hebron Glass Factory ................................. Tel:  5727565 Jordan River Designs ................................... Tel:  4613081 Kan Zaman ................................................. Tel:  4128391 Liwan ......................................................... Tel:  5699141 Riwaq Al Balqaa ......................................... Tel:  4720677 Salt Handicraft Center ................................. Tel:  05 3551781 Silsal Ceramics .......................................... Tel:  5931128