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The Street of the Tentmakers
Al-Khayamiya
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Image courtesy of © Mo Hany.Afife · Public domain via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Street of the Tentmakers
Just south of Bab Zuweila, the covered Street of the Tentmakers, Al-Khayamiya, is lined with workshops where craftsmen stitch the bright appliqué panels once used for tents, now sold as cushions, wall hangings and quilts.
Why it's on our list
- Handmade
- South of Bab Zuweila
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Street of the Tentmakers before you go.