Saudi Palm Leaf Basket Large (multicoloured) Makes a great Masalama gift

Makes a great Masalama gift

The Khaleeji (Gulf character) range is available in abaya lady (with blue backing)

dreaming about you and me

Our bowls are created especially for us by a local pottery workshop

Historical "Old Riyadh & Masmak Fort" photograph

Saudi Palm Leaf Basket Large (multicoloured) Makes a great Masalama giftBasket size 24cm wide x 13cm high excluding handles (21" wide x 5" high) Unlike many of the baskets found in the Riyadh souks these days, our baskets are locally made the traditional Saudi way by Um Fahad who learnt her craft from her mother. Palm leaves are dried, then cut into thin strips using a finger nail and then woven into different shapes. The strips are then softened by soaking them in water. In times of drought, the palm leaves are soaked in