TRADITIONAL STYLE SAUDI ACCESSORIES

These shiny gold jewelry fringes can be worn on veils, around the waist, or as necklaces

These cute necklace pendants are tiny niqabs

For little boys, the belted khanjar - traditional curved Saudi daggers

Sorry I haven't been visiting blogs - I'm busy packing to leave by the end of this month. I'll no longer be living here in Saudi Arabia and will just return in the future for short visits. So I'll be discontinuing my regular blogging soon.  

I've really enjoyed making friends all over the world through blogging and would like to thank you for your interest and questions about the country I have called home for the past 15 years.  It's been quite an adventure!  Much love and best wishes to you all! 

WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "Q"

STARTS WITH "Q" - "QUADRUPED" IS AN ANIMAL WITH 4 FEET

A FAVORITE - "QUILT" OF A SAUDI DOOR (SAW IT AT A BAZAAR)

"QUALITY" - SAUDI GOLD IS PRIZED FOR ITS HIGH QUALITY

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "N"

STARTS WITH "N" - "NAJRAN," SAUDI ARABIA

A FAVORITE - "NECKLACE," BEDOUIN JEWELRY

"NEAR" - THIS MALL IS VERY "NEAR" TO OUR PLACE IN JEDDAH

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A TRIP TO THE 5 RIYAL STORE

WE WENT TO THIS 5 RIYAL STORE NORTH OF JEDDAH.  5 RIYALS = $1.25 US

I ALWAYS LOOK FOR PRODUCTS WITH ARABIC WRITING ON THEM.  PILLBOXES IN ARABIC

WE GOT THIS KIND

COFFEE MUGS WITH ARABIC SCRIPT

THIS WAS A SURPRISE FIND I COULDN'T RESIST.  

I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A HIPPIE!

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TUESDAY'S TREASURES

MY CORNER OF THE WORLD

SOUVENIRS

ALL SEASONS

PICTORIAL TUESDAY

 

WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "J"

"JAM" - TOMATO TAPAS JAM (PIC TAKEN IN SEATTLE)

NOTE:  THIS PRODUCT WOULD NOT BE SOLD IN SAUDI ARABIA

BECAUSE OF THE IMAGE OF THE PIG ON THE PRODUCT

STARTS WITH "J" - COULD BE "JAR" OR "JOKE"

DEFINITELY LOST IN TRANSLATION

STARTS WITH "J" OR A FAVORITE - "JARS" OF NUTELLA

A FAVORITE - "JEWELRY" - GOLD IS HIGH QUALITY HERE IN SAUDI

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ARTISTIC SAUDI PRODUCT DISPLAYS

COLORFUL TRADITIONAL KHANJAR, CURVED KNIVES

DOZENS OF MADAS SANDALS LINED UP LOOK LIKE ART

BEDOUIN STYLE RINGS

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SOUVENIRS

TRAVEL TUESDAY

MY CORNER OF THE WORLD

A big Thank You to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase these photos for today's post.  Visit him on Instagram - @NajranTours

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SAUDI ARABIA SLICES OF LIFE

Souvenirs - starts with S

 

Scene from the Souk - A favorite

Silver Trinkets from the Souk

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Jeddah Shops for Gold

So many gold shops - so little time!

Saudi Arabia Gold Shops

When people come to visit Saudi Arabia, one of the most popular gifts purchased is gold. The pureness of the gold here is of a much higher karat content than in many places around the world. It is commonly available in up to 24 karat and is more yellow in color.

Gold here is sold by weight. The styling doesn't really matter.  Much of the styling is rather over the top and gaudy, if you ask me.  

Our World - Arabic Script Jewelry

I've always been attracted to Arabic script since we moved here - in business signs, toilet signs, and jewelry, and wherever else there is Arabic writing.  The above pendant says "Mother" in the larger script.  There is smaller Arabic script at the very top that says "I love my..."

This pendant is just of the letter "Ya."

This last pendant spells out the woman's name of "Shahad."

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Waiting for Customers

One of the most popular purchases of tourists to Saudi Arabia is gold.  The karat content is much higher here than in many other countries of the world.  

A bit of Magic and Artful Letters

I rather fancy this magic lamp!  I believe it's made of pewter.  Next to it is a gold pendant which represents the Arabic letter "noon" which is the sound of the letter N.

This one represents the "ya" letter in Arabic. It looks very graceful, don't you think?

This one says "Ummi" which means "Mom" in Arabic.

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Jeddah: Jewelry with Arabic Calligraphy Letters

A nice souvenir from the Middle East is a piece of jewelry with your name spelled out in Arabic script or even just the first letter of your name.  A shop called "Extraordinaire" (or "Extraordinary" - I'm not sure!) in the Serafi Mega Mall has a nice selection of Arabic lettered jewelry.

Extraordinaire has bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces with Arabic script on them.  I believe they also do special orders.

I think this medallion is just beautiful with the Arabic calligraphy on it.  I cannot read or write Arabic, so to me it looks like beautiful art.

This one is the letter "ayn." My good friend Vicki got me one for my birthday with the first letter of my name on it.  Thank you, Vicki!

Jeddah Mall Window Jewelry

Arabic Calligraphy Jewelry

Arabic script is often incorporated into designs here, through artwork or jewelry.  These pendants caught my eye for their intricate details and appealing style.  

Saudi Gold

Gold is one of the things that many expats like to purchase while here in Saudi Arabia.  The actual gold content is usually at least 21K - much higher than many places around the world.  The gold is sold by weight.  There are many gold souks here.

Jeddah: Gold Souk Window

Gold is a popular commodity here in Jeddah, and there are many areas which offer gold souks.  Shop after shop, one right after the other, sell gold by weight.  Gold is often given to a bride as a wedding gift and is also given as part of her dowry.  This particular shop is in the Turkish-Afghani souk in Old Jeddah.  CLICK HERE FOR A MAP to this souk. 

Saudi Arabia: Artisan Jeweler

A silversmith is on hand to demonstrate his talents at the annual festival of culture and heritage in Riyadh called Janadriyah.  Many artisans displayed their skills in such dying arts as basket weaving and woodworking. I published a post on my other blog with a slideshow of photos from this year's event, which was held in April.  CLICK HERE to see it.

Our World: Crystal Bras

For such an uptight and sexually repressed society where women must cover up like nuns when out in public, I am always surprised and amazed at the variety of unexpected goods and products available here in Saudi Arabia.

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