Iraq al Amir, Jordan
Make Traditional Crafts in a Historic Village
2-3 Hours | Making Crafts and Weaving
Let the women of the Iraq al Amir Association teach you traditional weaving techniques, how to craft and paint your own ceramics or the process for making organic paper from natural leaves of banana and okra. You can also enjoy a traditional sample platter of local foods and explore the beautiful Ottoman-era building that houses the Association.
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- Make your own ceramic piece using traditional tools, paint it and take the finished product with you
- Learn how to weave using traditional and eco-friendly tools
- Make natural papers from the fibers of banana, okra and halva leaves
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Really nice experience
April 2019We really enjoyed the time with the ladies at the co-op. They were super nice, and put effort into communicating with us. They told us about them and their lives. And we enjoyed seeing and doing what they are doing everyday at work. We had lunch there which was really one of the best food we have ever ate in Jordan.
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Iraq al Amir Women's Association
Locally Owned Community Association
Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Association was established over 20 years ago in an area rich with historical sites dating back to the Hellenistic era. Today, the women from the Association share special skills with guests and travelers, like traditional weaving, ceramics and cooking. You can stop by for a visit to buy these handicrafts and local delicacies - or you can spend an afternoon with the women learning these traditional techniques for yourself!
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