House shopping in Damascus
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Anat
A wonderful one-of-a-kind store, the not-for-profit Anat, is the place to shop for original gifts and souvenirs handmade in a workshop in the Palestinian refugee camp from embroidered textiles produced by women in villages all over Syria. Traditional Syrian and Palestinian embroidery techniques are employed to create contemporary items, including coin and cosmetic purses and hand and shoulder bags (in hundreds of sizes), cushion covers, slippers and clothes.
The profits from the sale of these exquisite products are shared among the women.
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Radwan al-Taweel
Sixty-year-old Radwan has been engraving intricate arabesque patterns on copper and brass coffee pots, tea sets, lamps and trays since his grandfather taught him as a child. He takes about two days to decorate a large tray. Ask and he'll happily show you his well-used tools of the trade and his techniques. Radwan is very proud of the recycled brass shells, remnants from the war with Israel, that he engraves to produce umbrella/walking-stick holders - particularly the one he designed for Gadaffi.
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Oriental Center Arts
Saeed Zozoul creates exquisite furniture, mirror frames, picture frames, and decorative panels and ceilings for old Damascene houses by shaping raised patterns using gypsum and plaster, painting them colourfully, then carefully applying gold leaf to embellish them further. Each piece takes about four days and can be made to order in five.
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George Dabdoub
George Dabdoub, on the small square in front of the entrance to Azem Palace, sells jewellery, brass, icons, brocade and carpets. The courteous staff and fair prices make this an easy place to shop.
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Hassab al-Kazaz & Sons
These beautiful, bold-coloured glass chandeliers, lamps, vases and decorative objects are hand-blown. Ask and they'll take you to the workshop out back where they're made.
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