🛍️ Souk al-Safafeer

Souk al-Safafeer is an ancient souk or bazaar in Baghdad, Iraq, that branches off al-Rashid Street and connects to al-Mustansiriyya Madrasa. The souk was established in Central Baghdad on the shores of the Tigris River in the Abbasid period and has been active ever since. Traditionally, the souk's craftsmen are specialized in creating handmade copperwork for household or decorative uses using simple tools like hammers and hand tools.