The traditional Mutra Souq in Muscat - in pictures

  • Mutrah Souq is located along the corniche in Muscat, Oman. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Mutrah Souq is located along the corniche in Muscat, Oman. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Jamal Muhammad Ali Al Balooshi, shopowner at Mutrah Souq.
    Jamal Muhammad Ali Al Balooshi, shopowner at Mutrah Souq.
  • Omani kuma which is worn as a cap under the masar or head scarf.
    Omani kuma which is worn as a cap under the masar or head scarf.
  • Mr Al Balooshi with a customer.
    Mr Al Balooshi with a customer.
  • It is one of the oldest souqs on the Arabian Peninsula.
    It is one of the oldest souqs on the Arabian Peninsula.
  • The building itself was rebuilt in the 1970s.
    The building itself was rebuilt in the 1970s.
  • Omani silver for sale at the Mutrah Souq. Victor Besa / The National
    Omani silver for sale at the Mutrah Souq. Victor Besa / The National
  • Some of the wares at Mutrah Souq.
    Some of the wares at Mutrah Souq.
  • A colourful stall at the historic venue.
    A colourful stall at the historic venue.
  • A shopper browses at Mutrah Souq.
    A shopper browses at Mutrah Souq.
  • Traditional architecture at the souq.
    Traditional architecture at the souq.
  • One of the shops at the souq.
    One of the shops at the souq.
  • A shopowner waits for customers.
    A shopowner waits for customers.
  • Outside the traditional souq.
    Outside the traditional souq.
  • A shopper goes home with a bag full of goods.
    A shopper goes home with a bag full of goods.
  • Clocks on sale at the souq.
    Clocks on sale at the souq.
  • Compasses available for purchase.
    Compasses available for purchase.