The Moroccan handicraft market is at St. Anne's Square this week from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with the last day on Saturday 5th May. The 20 or so tents are crammed full of - to my eyes- exotic looking carpets, mysterious musical instruments, lamps and more. I am unsure if the musician here is playing a ginbri, a lotar or something else. Any ideas?
It really is wonderful to see quality examples of North African goods being sold by authentic Morrocan traders. The Morrocan markets are on a tour until 16 June and next go to Leicester, Lincoln, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Derby.
Very interesting, I would love to have a close look at the musical instruments!An Aladin lamp would be fantastic as a special souvenir!
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Léia
How great is that?! A Morrocan market on your doorstep :-) Happy browsing....and bargaining too.
ReplyDeleteReally cool Chrissy!
ReplyDeleteI love your Chinatown as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos.
Oh now you see, the carpets would be a real temptation for me, I can't resist a hand made carpet!!
ReplyDeleteI walked the streets of Morocco years ago when a lad in the Navy. There were many of these merchants plying their wares. Some beautiful goods, too!
ReplyDeleteWonderful where alike is possible.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good Friday.
What a wonder to have so near! Lovely items, so unique and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to have easy access to other cultures!
ReplyDeleteVive la difference!