JORDANHANDCRAFTguide

This guide contains the widest selection of showrooms and artisans offering handcrafts in Jordan. From the dazzling motifs of traditional Bedouin rugs, to the renowned mosaics of Madaba, to folkloric dresses and jewellery, to home furniture and accessories – this directory contains handmade marvels for all tastes.

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1- Darat Mosaic & Ceramic Art Eng. Omar Tahat has been producing mosaics and ceramic art for more than 15 years. His work includes a unique patent in clay manufacturing using raw materials from Jordan. Omar uses innovative combinations of mosaic, ceramic and pottery to create his products, which include a wide range of home, office accessories and resturants and hotels equipment that are produced by five local community artisanssupporting six families. Training for tourists and students of all ages is also available. In addition to availability and raw materials.

Phone : 00962 795653920 / 00962 777907383Email : o.tahat@yahoo.comGPS : N31.955355 E35.927675

2- Bawabet Al SharqEstablished in 1998 by owner and main artisan Majdi Kopty with nine full time employees, Bawabet Al Sharq offers handmade personal and home accessories; table runners, embroidered gowns and dresses, bags, Arabian customs, and camelhair shawls all produced by over 170 local community women across Jordan. Courses for tourists and international shipping are available.

Phone : 00962 795571918 / 0096264637424Email : majdiko@hotmail.comGPS : N31.949126 E35.927806

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3- Gadara Designs showroomEstablished in 1994 by owner and main artisan Samer Sultan Shraideh, Gadara offers a mélange of handmade mosaic items produced by 120 local community artisans supporting 120 families. Gadara Designs products include mosaic wall hangings, panels and inlaid mosaic furnitables, carpets and gifts as well as ceramics. International shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 798406311Email : s.shraideeh@yahoo.comGPS :N31.954738 E35.917182

4- AlBurgan Handcrafts Established in 1989, AlBurgan is a family run business specializes in designing and producing top quality Jordanian artisan products that are sought after by clienteles worldwide for their superb workmanship and reputation. AlBurgan’s designer, Lina Lama Burgan, developed a stunning array of items from simple key rings, home and office accessories, to high-end fashion dresses. Their showroom is a brilliant display of unique items that are produced by 35 professionally trained local artisans, some physically challenged, others working from their homes. AlBurgan aims to involve the participation of women and improve their skills, income, and standard of living. Worldwide shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 6 4652585 / 00962 795560552 Email : info@alburgan.com

GPS :N31.953487 E 35.915057

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5- Arabesque Ceramics & Mosaics Established in 1994 by professional artisan Raed Al Badri, this workshop offers a variety of ceramic items and mosaics including interior and exterior decoration items, giveaways, artworks, home accessories, hotel furniture and seasonal decorations–all produced by 30 fulltime artisans supporting 30 families. Tourist training and worldwide shipping are available. Phone : 00962 795991169 Email : raedbadri61@gmail.com GPS : N32.015004 E35.843399

6- The Jordanian Handcraft Producers & Traders Association (JHPTA) Established in 2012 to support local community artisans. JHPTA’s new showroom displays the works of more than 300 members from 18 different associations and cooperatives. Their extensive range of products include traditional and modern embroideries, ceramics, mosaics, silver jewellery and accessories, as well as handmade soaps.

Phone : 00962 4629419 Email : bmatajer@yahoo.com GPS : N 31.95575 E 035.92756

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7- Sarab Workshop for ceramicsEstablished under the supervision of Mr Ali Mahameed, this workshop is unique for its distinctive technique of clay manufacture within the Middle East. Sarab workshop has eight professionals who produce ornate ceramics and sculptured frescoes.

Phone : 00962 795243233 Email : info@fahmawy-ceramic.com/ www.fahmawy-ceramic.com GPS : N31.930746 E35.932292

8- Abedulrazzak Abo Mohaisen Workshop This workshop specialized in handmade and customized daggers made in the traditional Jordanian way, a method that has been passed down through five generations of Abedulrazzak Abo Mohaisen’s family. The workshop is a revival of traditional Bedouin artistry, including swords as well as the daggers, wooden metal boxes and frames. Established in 1989, the workshop offers handicrafts of high quality wood, copper, silver, metal and gemstones. Courses for tourists are available.

Phone : 00662 79 55 88 316 Email : razzak.craft@yahoo.com GPS :N31.951916 E35.940136

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9- Saqer for Handmade Artifacts (Olive wood) Eyad Saqer has been carving items out of wood for more than 22 years. Him and his his team of 8 artisans, as well as a number of artisans who work from home, produce traditional motifs of Arabian and nomadic life made out of recycled olive tree wood meshed with honey and wax. Products include custom-made Arabic calligraphy woodcrafts, rosaries, kitchen utensils, statues and religious souvenirs. Worldwide shipping is available.

Phone :00962 79 6999079 Email : Eyad.saqer@hotmail.com GPS :N31.95195 E035.94050

10- Grand Mother’s DressMajeda Abdul Kader is a professional second-generation embroidery artisan and trainer. Her workshop offers a wide range of handmade embroidery and crochet items of Turkish and Egyptian fabrics including dresses, shirts, scarves, embroidered Arabic calligraphy, as well as home and office accessories – all produced by four professionally trained artisans supporting five local community families.

Phone :00962 795021492 Email : majeda_azyaa@yahoo.com GPS : N 31.96994 E 035.92977

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11- Ola’s Garden To all soles searching for strangeness, in Amman’s oldest street, word of colors, shapes and materials mixed together in a Jazzy way.Original pieces of jewelry, clothes, paintings, sculptures, leather works, hangings and ornaments displayed in a charming ambiance. Each piece Ola Mubaslat designs and makes is one of a kind for people looking for uniqueness, using almost every thing as a material; wood, leather, stones, sand, textiles, buttons, metal. It takes hours to see all the interesting details. Ola is inspired by Arabic calligraphy dipped in African colors with some Brazilian music and a pinch of Indian spices served with Arabic coffee.

Phone :00962 79 539 0136 Email :ola_green@hotmail.com GPS :N 31.94763 E 35.93203

12- Badr Adduja Arts & Crafts With over 20 years of experience in handicrafts production and training, award-winning designer May Mikhail Khoury offers contemporary designs that encapsulate the essence of Jordanian tradition and heritage. May’s designs are featured in international events and appeal to aficionados in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Items include furniture, home accessories, clothing, vintage Jordanian and oriental brass works, rugs, textiles, weavings, silverware and pottery – all produced by more than 30 professional artisans. Worldwide shipping is available. Phone :00962 4650470 / 00962 795526924 Email :badr_adduja@yahoo.com GPS :N 31.95144 E035.91363

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13- Nadia Dajani Nadia’s distinctive jewellery designs incorporate Arabic calligraphy in high quality sterling silver, copper and natural gemstones produced by more than 20 professional handcrafters. The stones are cherry-picked by Nadia during her travels. Local stones are also sourced from Jordan and currently are featured in her KUNOUZ Collection. Jewels are produced by a team of skilled artisans trained by Nadia. International shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 6 4612272Email :Info@nadiadajani.comGPS : N31.953382 E 35.913720

14- Beit Al BawadiThe Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development, JOHUD, was established in 1977. Since that time, JOHUD has been working with communities across Jordan to promote sustainable human development. Like all JOHUD’s operations, Beit al Bawadi is about people. JOHUD invests in local talent, providing worthwhile employment to more than 66 people from vulnerable groups. Beit al Bawadi makes and markets handcrafted ceramics. Drawing on the cultural heritage of the region for inspiration, skilled artisans in the Beit al Bawadi factory create exquisite ceramic pieces that find their natural setting in any home, office or hotel lobby. Phone :00962 65930070 / 00962 777277400

Email : beitalbawadi@johud.org.joGPS : N31.95292 E035.88341

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15- Al Masara Handmade Creations Established in 1992 by owner and main artisan Rana Kanaan, Al Masara’s showroom features handmade indoor and outdoor lighting products, accessories, furniture, doors, portraits and paintings, as well as decorative metalwork. Designs, developed by Rana and her team of nine local community artisans, feature Islamic and Christian motifs as well as Arabic typography. International delivery is available (restrictions apply).

Phone : 00962 798702770 / 00962 775500002Email : akadwan@gmail.comGPS : N 31. 95336 E035.91506

16- “Love on a Bike” Gallery & ShopA colourful abundance of profound beauty, Rima Malallah’s “Love on a Bike” workshop offers a wide range of modern handcrafts: from pottery, paintings, journals, postcards, prints, knits, to custom-made furniture, wood and glasswork as well as jewellery. Rima incorporates an array of materials that turn every item she makes into a visual marvel: from clay, glaze, wood, glass, to canvas, yarn and beads.

Phone : 00962 796433311 Email : loveonabike@gmail.com GPS :N31.947738 E35.931982

 

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17- Families Development Association Established in 1999 and initiated by Mrs. Meyassar Al-Saadi, the association seeks to enable women in poor and marginalized areas in Jordan by providing them with training, job opportunities and support. Around 300 women were skilled in handcraft production and work from home under the supervision of the association. They produce embroidery, bamboo accessories and gifts, combining traditional Palestinian and Jordanian designs. Their products are ideal for homes, offices and exhibits. International shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 64612723 Email :fda@fdassociation.org GPS :N31.96968 E035.92993

18- Al Nozha Women’s Cooperative Society Launched in 2000, Al Nozha Women’s Cooperative was established by a group of women who trained and worked at the Noor Al Hussein Foundation. The showroom offers an array of traditional Jordanian and Palestinian items by six fulltime artisans and 70 home-based local community handcrafters. Items include embroideries, dresses, cushions, scarves, jackets, and wall hangings. Custom made items and training for tourists are available.

Phone :00962 6 4626647 Email : ghadasweity@yahoo.com

GPS : N 31.96966 E035.92994

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19- Iraq Al Amir Women’s CooperativeThe Iraq Al Amir Women’s Cooperative Society was established in 1993 by Noor Al Hussein Foundation. Offering a variety of products that are environmentally-friendly, such as paper produced from natural materials and plant stems, including cladium, arundo, okra, banana and more. They also make soaps using the best olive oil. In addition, the cooperative produces fabrics, weavings, rugs, pottery and ceramics for tableware and company gifts. Items can be customized upon request. Products are handmade by 20 full-time women artisans, who support more than 40 families from the area. Inside the crafts village, there is a rest area for tourists, providing food and beverages. The cooperative is managed by Yusra Al Hussami. Courses for tourists and international shipping are available.

Phone : 00962 65481385 / 00962 775931563 Email : iraq_ameer95@yahoo.com/ www.iraqalameer.com GPS : N 31.91888 E035.75526

20- Society for the Development of Rural WomenOffering a wide variety of rural handicrafts, the society’s showroom features the work of more than 150 local community women. They produce a wide range of items including traditional embroidered dresses, gowns, shawls and cushion covers, as well as jewellery. The society supports over 500 families across the Kingdom. Products feature traditional Palestinian and Jordanian patterns and Arabic calligraphy.

Phone : 0096 65532948/ 0096 6 5537298 Email : info@sdrrw.org.jo GPS :N31.948214 E35.927066

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21- The Jordan River Foundation Showroom Located in the heart of Amman, the Jordan River Foundation (JRF) Showroom offers an exceptional selection of traditional and contemporary handicrafts created by women from local communities working under the JRF Designs Project, the Bani Hamida Women’s Weaving Project and Wadi Al-Rayan. The showroom offers a selection of exquisite embroidered creations, rugs and special gift items that are rooted in Jordanian handicraft traditions. Limited editions and seasonal collections are designed and crafted with the utmost care and skill, bringing forth beautiful artisanal items for every taste and occasion.

Phone :00962 6 4613081 Email :info@jrf.org.jo GPS :N31.949406 E035.929147

22- The Nature Shop The Wild Jordan Nature Shop carries a wide selection of handicrafts produced by local women residing near The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature’s protected areas. RSCN’s socioeconomic development program’s mission is to develop nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas, in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation through Jordan. Wild Jordan is the commercial brand of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and its revenues contribute to the sustainability of RSCN’s protected areas and supports the socioeconomic development of local communities.

Phone: 00962 79 9029680 Email : sales@rscn.org.jo GPS : N31.949406 E035.929147

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23- Beit Shocair Restaurant This family-run restaurant is located in a heritage building that started out as a house and was converted to a school. Today it has been renovated as a house of cultural heritage and a restaurant. Beit Shocair has seven handicraft showrooms, a restaurant and a room displaying some of the family’s antique home furnishings. The showrooms offer a variety of handmade crafts produced by 16 full time artisans. From photographs and portraits, to jewellery, pottery, ceramics, glassware, and even customized t-shirts and mugs, there is something for everyone. You will also find stationary, embroidery, photo frames and albums, along with bed covers and jewellery boxes. The showrooms and restaurant support 20 local community families.

Phone : 00962 795657714 Email : beitskairhandcraft@gmail.com GPS : N 31.94775 E035.93203

24- The Jordan Handcraft Producers Association (JHPA) JHPA’s showroom features the products of hundreds of members from all across Jordan covering a variety of handicrafts that reflect the rich heritage of the Kingdom including textiles, ceramics, stone mosaics; brass items, silverwares, embroideries, potteries and decorated ostrich eggs. All raw materials are sourced locally and of the highest quality. The cooperative offers free training on all types of handcrafts.

Phone :00962 796708362 / 00962 795991169 Email :raedbadri61@gmail.com GPS :N31.94775 E035.93203

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Madaba

1- Nebo’s PearlsEstablished by handicraft entrepreneur Ibrahim Zrieki, Nebo’s Pearls offers a wide variety of pottery items, mosaics, hand-painted ostrich eggs, jewellery, arabesque furniture, Dead Sea organic products, embroideries, and recycled wood carvings. Nebo’s Pearls has a specialised workshop for mosaic, which accommodates 28 artisans from the local community, supporting 55 families. Courses for tourists and international delivery are available.

Phone :00962 799000200 / 00962 53240900/ Fax:00962053240901Email :info@nebospearl.com GPS : N31.762847 E35.751831

2- Seher Al Sharq for Embroidery A second-generation artisan and a certified handicrafts trainer, Sahar Abu Nassar and her daughter offer hand-embroidered items of exquisite taste developed by a team of 100 artisans. These include cloths, home accessories, special gifts and souvenirs – all produced by several freelance artisans supporting more than 100 families, including four women with physical disabilities. Courses for tourists are available.

Phone 00962 77 9148346 Email :osama_alhamra@yahoo.com

GPS : N 31.71668 E 035.79506

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Madaba

3- Philadelphia Mosaic Workshop A graduate of Madaba Mosaic Art and Restoration, Ziad Aziz is a certified mosaics trainer with a solid record of accomplishment in designing and producing items inspired by the rich heritage of the city of Madaba, Jordan’s cradle of mosaic art. The workshop offers designs by three fulltime artisans as well as special training for tourists. International shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 796100428/ 00962 795047999 Email : mosaic_1940@yahoo.com GPS : N31.716472 E35.795117

4- Shahd and NajdEstablish in 2003, the workshop combines different handcrafts including mosaics, ceramics and weaving. In addition Shahd and Najd exhibits different Jordanian and non-Jordanian souvenirs that represents the Arabic culture. Custom made items can be ordered with an estimate of 7 to 10 days delivery .

Phone : 00962 799001762 Email : najd.shahd@yahoo.com GPS : N31.716374 E35.795838

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Madaba

5- Virgin Mary Mosaic Workshop This workshop was set up in 2006 by professional artisan Kholoud Abu Duqer, who quit her day job to establish her own handicrafts venture. Wall hangings, coasters, fridge magnets, medallions, murals, garden tables, portraits and photo frames are decorated with traditional mosaic designs using natural stone. The designs are inspired by Madaba’s legacy of mosaic art and produced by 3 qualified artisans. The workshop supports many women who work from home. Courses for tourists training and international shipping are available.

Phone :00962 53240355 / 00962 777655217Email :vm_mosaic@yahoo.com/www.virginmarymosaic.com GPS : N31.71686 E35.794835

6- Jordan Jewel Art & Mosaic Established in 2008 by owner and professional artisan Anas Bani Hani, Jordan Jewel Art & Mosaic offers handmade mosaic and ceramic items as well as arabesque furniture, silverware and carpets produced by 58 local community women who support 60 families in Madaba. Works are inspired by the unique artistic heritage of Madaba city. Tourist training and international delivery are available.

Phone :00962 53241364 / 00962 795555122 Email :info@jordanjewel.com

GPS : N31.75724 E035.76086

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Madaba

7- Peace WorkshopThe purpose of this workshop is to enable, train and employ people with disabilities, and was established by Mr. Osama Abu Al-Ghanam who has two sons with disabilities. The workshop employs a number of people with disabilities from the local community who were trained in handcraft production. Osama Abu Al-Ganam’s workshop offers a unique mix of handicrafts including mosaics, ceramics, and hand-painted ostrich eggs inspired by the rich heritage of Madaba. The workshop employs professionally trained local community artisans with physical disabilities. Custom made items and international shipping are available

Phone : 00962 777 434366 Email : peace.localhandicraft@hotmail.com GPS :N31.716846 E35.794704

8- Umm al Rasas Women’s Cooperative Society The Society was founded by a group of local artisans from Umm al Rasas; a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring a Roman garrison walled city and 14 churches. The workshop offers training in embroidery, mosaics, and jewellery making. Featured items include embroideries, mosaics, ceramics, weaving, local medical herbs, recycled bags, and accessories produced by three fulltime artisans and over 27 home-based local community handcrafters. Tourist training is available.

Phone : 00962 79 6060939 Email : m.a.201@hotmail.com GPS : N 31.50215 E035.91714

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Madaba

9- The Bani Hamida Women Weaving Project Established by the Jordan River Foundation, Bani Hamida gained international acclaim for its legacy of premium Bedouin rugs featuring superb weaving, exceptional quality wools and dazzling designs. Sought by tourists and collectors everywhere, these rugs encapsulate the ingenuity of Bedouin weaving arts carried by generations for hundreds of years and practiced today by an elite group of local community women in Jordan. Phone :009625 3210155

Email :banihamida95@gmail.comGPS : N31.568678 E35.632802

10- Mount Nebo Handcraft Center Established in 2007 by owner and 2nd generation artisan Ashraf Haddad, Mount Nebo Handcraft Center offers handmade pottery items, mosaics, hand-painted ostrich eggs, embroideries,. The Center employs 32 local community handcrafters designing themes inspired by traditional local motifs mainly from Madaba. The Center supports 32 families from different areas in Jordan. Custom items are available, tourist training and international delivery as well

Phone :00962 53241324 / 00962 772593454

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Madaba

11- The Nature Shop - Dead Sea Panorama ComplexThe Wild Jordan Nature Shop carries a wide selection of handicrafts produced by local women residing near The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature’s protected areas. RSCN’s socioeconomic development program’s mission is to develop nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas, in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation through Jordan. Wild Jordan is the commercial brand of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and its revenues contribute to the sustainability of RSCN’s protected areas and supports the socioeconomic development of local communities.

Phone: 00962 79 9029680 Email : sales@rscn.org.jo GPS: : N31.628780 E35.585810

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1- Jerash Ladies Development SocietyEstablished by Enayat Khalil in 1971 as a community empowerment initiative, the Society offers a broad range of products by 20 artisans including embroideries, weavings and pottery items reflecting the culture and traditions of the city of Jerash. International shipping is available.

Phone : 00962 2 6352299 GPS : N 32.27592 E035.89643

2- The Nature Shop - Ajloun The Wild Jordan Nature Shop carries a wide selection of handicrafts produced by local women residing near The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature’s protected areas. RSCN’s socioeconomic development program’s mission is to develop nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas, in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation through Jordan. Wild Jordan is the commercial brand of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and its revenues contribute to the sustainability of RSCN’s protected areas and supports the socioeconomic development of local communities.

Phone : +962 79 9029680 Email : sales@rscn.org.jo

GPS : N32.380260 E35.763740 / N32.380834 E35.763459/N32.403430 E35.754130 N32.379300 E35.764510 / N32.380962 E35.764241

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3- Beit Al NabulsiThe Beit Al Nabulsi handcraft showroom was established early 2012 at Irbid Visitor centre. It displays traditional handicrafts developed by local community entrepreneurs from Irbid. Training courses were organized for the loal community. The exhibits vary and change regularly to accommodate as many producers as possible and offer new products to customers. Crafts include traditional embroidery, ceramics, mosaics, soaps, wood carvings and accessories.

Phone : 00962 27246297 Email : mashael.k@mota.gov.jo GPS : N32.55781 E035.84510

4- Women Business Development Incubator (WBDI)Established in 2002 by the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, the Women Business Development Incubator (WBDI) offers handcrafts developed by the rural women of the Bani Kenanah District, North of Jordan. WBDI displays a large collection of traditional home accessories, furniture, cosmetics and stationary made from special local material including bamboo, banana and palm leaves, camel hair fabrics, cotton and linen all produced by 90 home-based community female artisans.

Phone :00962 27585123 / 00962 775484357 Email : info@wbdi.org / mageda_dk@hotmail.com GPS : N32.55749 E035.85389

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Southern Jordan

1- Aqaba Micro Business Incubator Established in 2008 by the Noor Al Hussein Foundation, the Aqaba Micro Business Incubator (AMBI) offers handicrafts developed by local community entrepreneurs from Aqaba. Crafts include traditional embroidery and wooden souvenirs developed with modern designs. You will find a wide range of home and office accessories, as well as special gift items. These are produced by eight fulltime artisans. The incubator supports both in-house and external projects.

Phone :00 962 3 2012641 / 00962 775484356Email :hend.yakhlef@yahoo.comGPS :N29.521845 E35.001417

2- Ghour Haditha Women Handcraft Workshop Empowering local community women of Ghour Haditha area through handcrafts training, the workshop was founded by the Rehabilitation National Society and is supported by the Jordan Potash Company. The shop offers natural handmade Dead Sea products in addition to handmade soaps, jewellery, embroideries, purses, leather wallets, frames, toys and fabric prints. Tourist training is available.

Phone : 00962 7966 30 232 GPS : N 31.29033 E035.534470

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3- Nabataean Ladies Cooperative Established in 1999 by professional artisan Fawziya Hasanat, with support from Noor Al Hussein Foundation, with the aim of integrating women in the development and revival of the craft of silver production and creation of jobs for women from the local community. A variety of Petra-inspired jewellery and other silver items are found here, made by 20 women. From Nabataean necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, silver chains and coins, to chokers, headdresses, anklets, armbands, amulets and pendants, the selection is extensive. All products are inspired by the local culture and heritage of Petra. Courses for tourists are available.

Phone :00962 32157141 / 00962 772446413Email :fawzeh77@yahoo.comGPS :N30.327166 E35.473137

4- Petra Pottery Association Established in 2005 to revive the art of Nabataean handcrafts, the Association offers a range of unique Nabataean painted fine ware, ceramics, mosaics, handmade oven- safe stoneware and pottery items by seven full time professional artisans. Products are a mix of traditional and modern motifs featuring ancient Nabataean art, many of which are designed for functional use. The workshop empowers local community women artisans and supports over 76 families in Al-Taybah area. International delivery is available.

Phone : 00962 3 215 0280 / 00962 777718613 Email : petra_pottery@yahoo.com; info@petra-pottery.com GPS : N 30.24442 E 035.46833

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5- Burda Women’s CooperativeEstablished in 2002 by 2nd generation artisan Um Nayef, the Burda Women’s Cooperative features a variety of handcrafts produced by three local women including home-based artisans. Items include hand-woven rugs, bags, runners, carpets, pillowcases, home accessories, jewellery and natural soaps with high quality raw material sourced from Wadi Rum, Dead Sea and Petra. Tourist training and international shipping are available.

Phone :00962 772375263 Email: Burda-women@hotmail.com GPS :N29.575232 E035.420026

6- The Nature Shop - Dana & RummanaThe Wild Jordan Nature Shop carries a wide selection of handicrafts produced by local women residing near The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature’s protected areas. RSCN’s socioeconomic development program’s mission is to develop nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas, in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation through Jordan. Wild Jordan is the commercial brand of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and its revenues contribute to the sustainability of RSCN’s protected areas and supports the socioeconomic development of local communities.

Phone : +962 79 9029680 Email : sales@rscn.org.jo

GPS : N30.639495 E35.509249 /N30.687100 E35.573003/ N30.674336 E35.608389

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1- The Nature Shop-AzraqThe Wild Jordan Nature Shop carries a wide selection of handicrafts produced by local women residing near The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature’s protected areas. RSCN’s socioeconomic development program’s mission is to develop nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas, in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation through Jordan. Wild Jordan is the commercial brand of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and its revenues contribute to the sustainability of RSCN’s protected areas and supports the socioeconomic development of local communities.

Phone : +962 79 9029680 Email : sales@rscn.org.jo

GPS : N31.835855 E36.807572 / N31.834960 E36.819990 N31.834390 E36.820210

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Al-Salt

1- Joma Pottery Established by entrepreneur and professional artisan Andrea Papadimitriou, Joma Pottery features a variety of handmade pottery items including mugs, coffee cups, plates, vases as well as silver accessories – all inspired by the visual motifs of the city of Salt. The showroom also offers candles made from natural honey succulents, in addition to cacti products.

Phone : 00962797635506Email : andreapapadimitriou@yahoo.comGPS : N32.038535 E35.726369

2- Saltos Ceramic Art CenterEstablished in 2009 by entrepreneur and artisan Khaleda Khreisat, the Center offers a large collection of ceramic and pottery items, many of which are designed for functional use (home and personal products) by eight fulltime professionals and 45 home-based women artisans. The Center supports nine local community families. International shipping and tourist training are available.

Phone : 00962777793403 Email : saltos_art@hotmail.com GPS : N 32.03782 E 035.72864

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4- Salt Professions and Traditional Craft Institute (SPTCC)The institute was established in 1987 in cooperation with Noor Al Hussein Foundation and Salt Development Corporation, funded by the Italian Government. In 2003 the institute became part of the Vocation Training Corporation, which was established in 1976. This institute is currently one of the main Vocational Training Centers in the central area of Jordan.

Phone :05 3550279 Fax : 05 3556304 GPS : N32.048489 E35.747975

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