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13-DEC-2013

Camel gear at the souk (5/8)

We were taken to an enormous souk at the camel festival, where one could buy pretty much every kind of camel gear imaginable. I didn’t bring anything home with me as I don’t have a camel (yet ;-)), but in retrospect some of these things might make interesting decorations.

We weren't able to visit the camel souk itself, unfortunately, where camels are bought and sold.

The camel accoutrements are all made by hand, and some of the women who make them were working at the souk, although it was impossible to photograph them. I believe the festival lasts for 44 days, and so many of the people involved in it, including those with concessions at the souk, pitch their tents and live on the grounds for the entire time.

An interesting article talking about the Bedouin handicrafts sold at this souk: http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=2010121189055

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Jola Dziubinska22-Dec-2013 21:18
Nicely presented, Helen. V.
larose forest photos21-Dec-2013 15:53
These are great.. I'm sure a non-camel use could be found for them! V
Jim Coffman21-Dec-2013 14:11
LOL! Does this mean there may be hope that you will have a camel ?? :))
pkocinski21-Dec-2013 12:32
Looks like high quality workmanship on these colorful items.
MummaDragon21-Dec-2013 12:29
I think you'll have to go back. If nothing else, these are great carry-bags. You could, of course, load your husband up, and pretend he is a camel; I don't think he would be able to compete with a genuine camel pout, however. Those bottom lips are impressive!