Explore Bahrain’s traditional handicrafts and find unique souvenirs and gifts.
One of Bahrain’s must-visit attractions, Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre celebrates the island’s rich cultural heritage with traditional crafts, including pottery, basket weaving, and more. Located near the scenic coast of Al Jasra in western Bahrain and surrounded by greenery, the Centre provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in Bahraini craftmanship. Visitors can watch skilled artisans at work, try their hand at crafting, and browse a selection of handmade items available for purchase. The Centre offers a range of workshops dedicated to preserving traditional trades and regularly hosts events and training sessions to pass down these timeless skills.
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What to Expect
Traditional Crafts Under One Roof
The Centre brings together talented artisans from across Bahrain, each working in their own dedicated space. Visitors can explore workshops for pottery, sword and dagger crafting, coffee pot making, and traditional musical instruments like the oud. Other highlights include model shipbuilding, textile and rug weaving, wooden chest carving, gypsum work, embroidery, and basket making.
Beyond showcasing these crafts, the Centre offers hands-on courses and programmes for enthusiasts. Participants can learn skills like carving wooden doors, mastering the pottery wheel, crafting traditional Bahraini model boats, Arabic calligraphy, and embroidery, ensuring these age-old traditions are passed down to future generations.
Explore Bahrain’s traditional handicrafts and find unique souvenirs and gifts.
One of Bahrain’s must-visit attractions, Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre celebrates the island’s rich cultural heritage with traditional crafts, including pottery, basket weaving, and more. Located near the scenic coast of Al Jasra in western Bahrain and surrounded by greenery, the Centre provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in Bahraini craftmanship. Visitors can watch skilled artisans at work, try their hand at crafting, and browse a selection of handmade items available for purchase. The Centre offers a range of workshops dedicated to preserving traditional trades and regularly hosts events and training sessions to pass down these timeless skills.
Photos & Videos
What to Expect
Traditional Crafts Under One Roof
The Centre brings together talented artisans from across Bahrain, each working in their own dedicated space. Visitors can explore workshops for pottery, sword and dagger crafting, coffee pot making, and traditional musical instruments like the oud. Other highlights include model shipbuilding, textile and rug weaving, wooden chest carving, gypsum work, embroidery, and basket making.
Beyond showcasing these crafts, the Centre offers hands-on courses and programmes for enthusiasts. Participants can learn skills like carving wooden doors, mastering the pottery wheel, crafting traditional Bahraini model boats, Arabic calligraphy, and embroidery, ensuring these age-old traditions are passed down to future generations.
Al Jasra
Closed Opens Tuesday at 08:00 AM
Monday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
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