Worth buying are hides from the Sudanese Folklore Houses. At the bazaar on Omdurman you can buy wrought silver and copper, gold and silver filigree jewelry, ivory and ebony carvings and leather goods. Bargaining is usual especially in the Arab markets. The best shops in Damascus are in Port Said, Al Hamra, Kassaa and Parliament Streets. A wide variety of brocade, mosaic glass, brass, rugs, kaftans and traditional costumes can be found.
Bargaining is customary in bazaars or souks and most shops.
Beware of buying an object of historical value as it may be confiscated at customs and land you into trouble. Keep the bills. You will get jewelry, embroidery, copper, brass, alabaster and leather goods are reasonably prices. Other popular buys are meerschaum pipes, articles in onyx and marble, dried fruit, pistachios, spices, raki and oriental sweetmeats. These can be found at the famous bazaar in Istanbul.