Nizwa Souq is about a two-hour drive from Muscat. The central
market stands outside the renovated fort. Here you can purchase
antiquities, pottery and silver jewellery
Nizwa silver craft is considered to be the best in the
country. As always you can haggle for your purchase and you
may be surprised at the deals you can find
Silver has been one of Oman’s most precious metals for four thousand years. Once considered a symbol of wealth, silver is used in modern day (khanjar) weaponry as well as jewellery. Visitors to Nizwa, a place famous for the work of its silversmiths, will find some superb silver pieces at Nizwa Souq. Other special purchases include traditional crafts, gold jewellery, brass coffee pots, textiles and frankincense. The finest pottery can be bought at the nearby town of Bahla
The site of one of the oldest souq in the country, this extensive
marketplace is dedicated mostly to fruit and vegetables, meat
and fish, all of which are housed in new building
Part of the souq (nearest the fort) is dedicated to handicrafts
and caters specifically to the passing tourist trade. Nizwa is particularly
famous for crafting silver khanjars (tribal curved daggers).l
The city, famous for its handicrafts and agricultural products, has an expansive souq with an array of products. It is one of the most important in the country besides Muttrah. The souq bustles with vendors selling everything from meat, fish, fruits and vegetables to spices, dates, gold and silverware. Nizwa is renowned for its silver jewelry which is considered to be the best in the country. Its people are masters in Khanjar making (curved dagger), recognized for its distinctive style and patterns. They also make copper ware, coffee pots,swords, leather goods and pottery
Some pictures of Nizwa market
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