We went to the handicraft center this weekend. It was neat- we got to see some of the traditional crafts they do here in Bahrain. There is pottery, gypsum carving, doll making, model boat carving, traditional wedding chests and jewlery boxes, and making musical instruments like drums. Unfortunately, we visited when most of the craftspeople weren't there for some reason. Still, we got to see some neat stuff and Edward had a lot of practice saying the word "boat" as he was begging for one on our way out! I want to save up for a trunk- they are so beautiful- I think teak? and they have brass nails in and metal strips carved into geometric or floral designs- so pretty. $180 BD or around $500 US- and how to ship it home? They are like hope chests- given to a girl when she gets married so she has a place to keep her things in her new husband's house. 
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