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.