Run under the umbrella of Ministry for Social Development, the Capital Mall is a treasure trove of handcrafted items. Established to support the development of microenterprises in Bahrain that produce traditional handmade Bahraini products, you ' ll find every souvenir you could ever want. From decorated wooden boxes, handmade jewellery and embroidery to hand woven rugs and baskets, traditional clothing, wooden model dhows, spices and pickles, there's a gift suitable for all occasions. Housed on two floors, you can watch the craftswomen and men at work in workshops upstairs. The basket weaver in the main hall will be delighted to chat to you about his craft.

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