The Craft Shops

Reviving the traditional handcrafts of Jordan enjoy watching craftsmen at work while touring one of Madaba's historic family houses.


Sand Art:

This traditional art is a representative of the vast variety of natural sand colors found especially in the rock mountains in the South of Jordan. Endless patterns and colors can be produced in different forms, such as glass bottles and frames.


Souvenir & Gallery:

This is a center for the display of local handmade artifacts; handmade paper & stationary, carved wood pieces, embroidered cushions & dresses, ceramics, brass and metal decorative items and much more.

Ideas for gifts and souvenirs are endless.
Al Juthour (Roots) Art Gallery represents an outlet for talented Jordanian artists where they can display their work for locals as well as foreign visitors.


Carpentry:

An authentic craft of the region handed on from father to son offers a large variety of comfortable, stylish and durable furniture pieces.

Any special piece, by order, could be made and delivered worldwide.

A. B. C. D. E.
A. Wooden Chair Rustic look with hand painted-patterns on seat.
B. Low Stool Wood and woven straw stool.
C. Wooden High Stool Wood and double layer woven straw stool.
D. Single Sofa Chair Painted wood with woven straw seat.
E. Dining Chair Wood and woven straw chair.
F. G. H.
I. J.
F. Serving Tray Wood frame with woven straw body.
G. Garden Dining Set Six wooden chairs and dining table, hand made and painted in teal color.
H. Long Garden Bench Treated wood with rustic blue paint.
I.

Jdoudna Style Long Chair Wood with woven straw two-seater chair

J. Jdoudna Style breakfast set Two large chairs (model D) with a two-seater chair (model I) and a table.

Silver:

Hannah Hananiah who has been a silversmith for the past 35 years gives special attention to every piece of jewelry that he designs and molds.

In the small workshop you can enjoy watching him at work and view a large selection of jewelry in silver and precious stones.

Special jewelry pieces can be reproduced or designed upon request, please contact us for more information.


Mosaic:

Madaba boasts being the City of Mosaics for it's numerous ancient floor mosaics of which most famous is the map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land dating back to 550 A. D. (within 100m from Haret Jdoudna, located in St. George Church).

The art of mosaic making has been revived in traditional as well as modern designs. Various creative ideas of use are; special entrances floor tiles, decorative wall murals (any size), extravagant pool tiles, tabletops and unique signage systems.