KEFFIYEH | JORDAN
The square white scarf in black
or red checkered pattern has
become a fashion statement,
but it has history and traditions
attached to it. Bring back the
gender-neutral headdress
indispensable in the Middle East
and use it as an accessory.
FIND IT HERE Get the traditional
keffi yeh from Urdon Shop
(urdonshop.jo) in Amman.KILIM | TURKEY
Take home a bold, patterned
Turkish kilim that can be used as
a mat or carpet. The geometrical
designs created by local artisans
using the slit-weave technique
are exceptional.
FIND IT HERE Explore the streets
of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
to fi nd the best ones.DEAD SEA SALTS CRYSTALS | JORDAN
If you haven’t had enough of the Dead Sea
experience, buy the mineral-rich natural
salts and continue your spa sessions at
home. You will need these stress-relievers
more after your holiday ends.
FIND IT HERE Trinitae at The Soap House
(trinitae.com) in Amman sells lotions,
soaps, scrubs, and salts with the
Dead Sea minerals.KKILILILILILILILILILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMM|TURKEY
Take home a bold, patt
Turkish kilim tha
a mat or c
desiRAKI | TURKEY
Known as the lion’s milk, the
unoffi cial national drink of
Turkey is a must-try. Made of
twice-distilled green grapes
and aniseed, it is paired with
small plates such as roast
eggplant and cheese.
FIND IT HERE Look for popular
brands of Yeni Raki, Tekirdağ
Raki, and Efe Raki. These are
available in liquor stores
across the country.ned TAVLA^
| TURKEY
Tavla (backgammon) is one of the oldest board
games in the world, a favourite amongst the
Turks. Get a handcrafted box with intricately
detailed wood mosaics from Turkey and try
your hand at it.
FIND IT HERE Stop by Tuncer Gift Shop,
on Taya Hatun Street in Sirkeci, Istanbul,
to get yourself a set.BEYOND
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