There is a great choice of goods by European brands here on Masirah Island. Bags, women’s and men’s clothes, footwear, and bijou – you can find all this stuff here. All in all, the local prices are comparable with American ones and the local currency has been strictly depended on the US dollar. Moreover, goods made by local handymen are definitely worth buying. For instance, you can purchase the famous khanjar - a traditional dagger of Oman warriors. Today, khanjar is an integral part of the local men’s formalwear for official meetings and essential negotiations. A khanjar is worn in a special curved scabbard. So, if you’re finally deciding to buy it, make sure that the laws of your country allow the import of cold steel. Connoisseurs of qualitative steel have to take into consideration the fact that a true blade knife (that even weapon experts among the Oman men would appreciate) would cost you at least 650$. You’ll get magnificent steel and a splendid scabbard for this price. But, if a souvenir version of the blade would be enough, then it would cost you just about 20$. It actually looks pretty good and, what is more, it will always remind you of your trip to Masirah. Carpets by local masters are also a traditional kind of goods. They’re not cheap, however, they are woven manually of natural fabrics and decorated with traditional ornaments. In case if you’re looking for something unique and useful at the same time, pay your
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