Showing posts with label Middle East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Middle East. Show all posts

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Market Impressions - Aleppo Souq, Syria

Possibly one of the most lively and authentic experiences one can have in the Middle East would be that of visiting one of the bazaars, such as the Aleppo Souq (or Souk) in Syria. 
Textiles on sale in the Aleppo Souq.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Dramatic Turkish Pottery




It just occurred to me, that it seems that proper craftsmanship and meticulous works of patience are harder to come by nowadays. It is much easier to find mass produced items that have no identity.

 
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