Crafts to discover Oman

The souk of Rustaq is one of the most popular markets of the Batinah and even of the sultanate. From the first light of day, it comes alive, offering all sorts of handicrafts and traditional objects, khandjars, Bedouin jewellery, but also palm mats, pottery, fabrics, various agricultural products and even local honey, which is reputed to be tasty! Locals flock from all over the region to unearth quality products and attend the sheep and cattle sale which takes place on Fridays in a small square reserved for this purpose.

If the craft of pottery has existed for centuries in Oman, as evidenced by the various forts and museums in the country where jars, pots, incense burners, etc. are displayed, traditional workshops hardly exist anymore. That of the al-Adwi family is one of the most authentic, rich in a know-how that has been passed down from father to son for several generations. The complex covers 1,200 m² (1,200 sq ft) and also houses a small room where old tools and clays are displayed.