Photo: Sand art bottles from Jordan

The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning typical souvenirs from Jordan would be the sand art bottle. Whilst I’m not that keen on souvenirs, I do appreciate the work and time involved in creating these decorative bottles. Different coloured sands are passed through a thin funnel to make intricate designs inside the bottle. The more different colours the artisan uses the more intricate and costly it is likely to be. It’s best to buy them from a place where you can actually see them being made. You can have one made to your tastes and ask for specific colours, a particular design or even your name written in the sand. Price will vary from 5JD to perhaps 20JD. I came across these at the Jara market in Amman but you can find them in most places around Jordan.