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11-JAN-2015

Omani crafts

The Museum of the Frankincense Land had a shop on the premises that specialized in Omani crafts, the majority of which were incense burners like these. They were a bit more whimsical than what you find in Saudi Arabia, but basically the same thing and very popular, and not just with tourists, since everybody in this part of the world seems to burn incense. This shop also sold a lot of frankincense, and even myrrh. I asked the proprietor if I could take a picture of her with her wares, but she said her husband wouldn't approve, so I didn't.

I didn’t buy anything at this store since what I liked was far too bulky to carry for two weeks around the Gulf, but I ended up buying a sparkly incense burner in the souk the next evening anyway. That too was pretty hard to transport, but it got home to Riyadh with only a corner that broke off (cleanly, so we could glue it).

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hamery09-Feb-2015 21:52
Colorful capture of the incense burners and is so nice to shot inside the shop, Helen. Excited and big fun! V
veraferia08-Feb-2015 19:52
So many beautiful things! Great shot! V
larose forest photos08-Feb-2015 19:03
Interesting array of crafts, particularly the incense burners. Had no idea that it was so well used there. V
Gerard Koehl02-Feb-2015 05:41
Superbe boutique. V
joseantonio02-Feb-2015 04:51
A very lovely display.V
barbarajoy02-Feb-2015 03:55
Lovely shot. I think a sparkly incense burner would be a good purchase. V
janescottcumming02-Feb-2015 01:13
A very neatly arranged collection. Nice sharp image! V
Barry S Moore02-Feb-2015 01:02
An amazing collection of items. ~V~
Long Bach Nguyen02-Feb-2015 01:00
stunning
Stephanie02-Feb-2015 00:31
I love these kind of shops ~ especially in new countries! :)
Beautiful capture Helen!! V
fotabug01-Feb-2015 23:55
Great place to visit and admire! Excellent photo!
Isabel Cutler01-Feb-2015 23:43
I've always been curious about frankincense and myrrh, because of the biblical connection. Found this site to be quite informative regarding frankincense - especially since it mentioned Oman:http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/frankincense-oil.html