Tag: “Amman Jordan”

29 photos found.

  1. Sweets from the Middle East

    A close up of a box of sweets from a confectioner in Amman, Jordan.

  2. Oil paintings by Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem

    The portraits with vivid hues and hauntingly beautiful expressions by the Jordanian artist, tempted me to buy a couple to take back to my home in Malta.

  3. Inside one of Zalatimo Brothers' shops

    Sweets on display at a Zalatimo Brothers shop in Amman, Jordan

  4. Sand art bottles from Jordan

    The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning typical souvenirs from Jordan would be the sand art bottle. Whilst I’m not that keen on souvenirs, I do appreciate the work and time involved in creating these decorative bottles.

  5. Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem at Jara Artisans Ma

    The artist proudly exhibits his work at this trendy market open only in the summer months between June and October. If you are fed up with the tacky souvenirs that have mercylessly invaded every destination, then it's worth going for an origianl work of art which as I discovered does not have to cost the earth.

  6. Inside one of Zalatimo Brothers' shops

    Apart from the fresh pastries made daily, Zalatimo produce hand made chocolates and sugared almonds. Sugared almonds are an ancient tradition that dates back to the Roman Empire.

  7. At the Beit al Bawadi showroom

    At his desk near the window at Beit al Bawadi in Amman Jordan, the atist Suleiman Mohammed Salem recounted his story and answered my thousand and one questions about his paintings.

  8. Close up of oil painting

    The works by Jordanian artist Suleiman Mohammed Salem are available for sale at the Beit al Bawadi showroom in Amman Jordan or at the Jara Artisans Market during the summer months.

  9. Bedouin Woman

  10. obelisk tomb

    one of the first things you see upon entering the nabatean necropolis