Muttrah Top 10 Purchases

Going through Muttrah Souk, may be a confusing experience for a tourist expecting to find the magic of Arabia in the most historic seaside market of Oman. Muttrah Souk, is full of Indian shopkeepers selling pashmina, strange looking golden idols, unconvincing copper coins, and strange juice mixes that feature Vimto and vanilla ice cream, but do not despair. We provide you with a simple guide on the most authentic Omani sovenirs that you can easily find in Muttrah Souk, to make sure that you come out with a geniune Omani treasure, rather than a cheap replica of a statute of buddha.

(1) Kummah

The Kummah is one of the clothing items that distinguish the clothing of Omani men from those worn by other Gulf nationals. It is quite iconic and easy to pick and wear making it a nice little sovenir. The Kummah is a hint at Oman’s historic link with Zanizbar as it originates from Africa and is today considered part of the casual Omani dress code that is worn on daily basis by men and boys alike. There are two main kinds of kummahs, hand woven and machine woven, the hand woven kummahs are more expensive and can be identified by the visible round woven circles of colored thread that make up the colored part of the cap. Prices of kummahs vary greatly depending on the quality and complexity of the design.

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