Jerusalem Shopping Tips by FruitLover

Balian: The Armenian Ceramics

Since 1922, the Balian family has been producing authentic and original ceramics.

The Balians were one of three Armenian families brought over to Jerusalem from Kutahya, Turkey (by the British government in 1917) to renovate the ceramic tiles of the Dome of The Rock.

All Balian's pottery is made from local and imported clays at their studio in East Jerusalem.

Hours Open: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM [Closed Sundays]

What to buy: Everything you like.

Address: 14 Nablus Road, Jerusalem 97200

Directions: Opposite The American Consulate

Other Contact: E-mail: nbalian@yahoo.com

Phone: 972-2-6282826

Theme: Local Craft

Website: http://www.armenianceramics.com

Muslim Quarter: 'Shuk'= Market of Old City Muslim Quarter Review

Set along narrow alleys, mostly within the Muslim Quarter, the Old City of Jerusalem is famous with its colorful market called "Shuk" in Hebrew.

The market offers a fascinating variety of lively shops and stalls, from mixed nuts and spices, to different kinds of sweets and pastries, vegetables and falafel, along with souvenirs, ceramics and oriental jewels and cloths.

Directions: Old city

Theme: Other

Old City: Armeniam Ceramics & Handicraft

Especially in the Armenian Quarter

Theme: Local Craft