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Orient House Antiques: I've got to have that knocker!
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  • Written by Tijavi on Jan 20, 2008
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    • Name of Shop: Orient House Antiques

    Shopping is normally the least of my priorities when traveling - especially on this weekend trip since I only brought along a small backpack. But when I visited Orient House Antiques and saw the clenched fist knockers (from old homes mainly in the Al Jdeida area), I've never been more resolved: never mind how heavy it was, I got to have one! So there, I haggled and finally got what I wanted, a 130-year-or-so relic from Al Jdeida's glorious past at 2,500 Syrian pounds (about 50 US dollars). Before parting with my cash, I made sure I won't have any problems with airport authorities. Orient House Antiques also sells other interesting stuff, and the staff are quite honest about the authenticity of their wares (reproductions vs. originals).

    Now, if I can only find a place to install my most-cherished find...



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    Nemorino Tue Oct 20, 2009 13:34 UTC
     Interesting and insightful tips! And fine photos in your travelogues! Aleppo sounds like an amazing place.    		Trekki Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:11 UTC
     Oh magic! Not only excellent for my Saturday morning lessons (learned a lot) but also inspiring and colourful! I love the red mailbox and the picturesque courtyards, the souq, the door knockers and want to have a shawarma now...
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     How have I missed this page for so long? From one Halabophile to another - great stuff! leyle    		SLLiew Thu Aug 6, 2009 04:13 UTC
     Nice overview of Aleppo. I have heard so much about it in history books. At least now I got to see it virtually.
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