Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has completed 40 per cent of the second phase of the handicrafts market established in Ras Al Ein region.

According to the director of Supervision and Projects, Mohammed Kharabsheh, the project is to be finalised by the end of September, giving a space to display and sell handicraft products, such as traditional sculptures and handmade products.

He mentioned that the cost of the second phase amounted to JD250,000 ($352,360), including the 3-floor premises in a space area of 1050 sqm, pointing out that the ground floor was designed to encompass 6 stores for traditional heritage handicrafts, like jewelry, pottery, copper pots and fabric.

The first floor is to display hobbies, ideas, products, and artistic works reflecting the Ammani lifestyle, and the second floor comprising the main cafeteria, terraces, and stairs overlooking the main yard and Amman Mountains. There is also a retaining wall protecting the rocky cut adjacent to the project.
 
According to a statement, GAM completed the construction works of the building’s structure, and the interior finishing is to be commenced soon.

GAM has also finalised the 1st phase of the project, which included maintenance and renovation of the metal hanger with a space area of 1300 sqm, which consists of 7 stores, warehouses, street vending spots for handmade sculptures.
 
The 1st phase which cost JD1.2 million, includes sanitations and a cafeteria, glass fronts, and an upper pathway to be used as an exhibition for the paintings and for following up on the market activities, in addition to exterior paved yards, parking lots, flower basins, and benches, all on a space area of about 4,000 sqm.
 
Establishing such a market in Ras El Ein is a complementary step for the cultural and touristic projects in the area, such as the National Museum, Al Hussein Cultural Center, and the National Institute for Music, the statement said.-TradeArabia News Service