The Old City of Sana'a

Yemen is a country full of culture and traditions. The Old City of Sana'a still looks pretty much the same as it did 100 years ago, with its old characteristic houses and markets, where handicrafts, clothes, spices, etc. are sold in little shops.  Suq al-Milh, the central market, actually consists of several smaller suqs, each one specializing in one sector of business, like spices, pottery, daggers, cloth, carpentry, etc. The markets are always busy with men and women bargaining with clever salesmen for the lowest prices.

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Al-Nakhla Products

Al-Nakhla is a bridge between you and these markets. Through us you can make a journey around Old Sana'a and purchase local products, either for wholesale or personal use. Our products include frankincense, bukhoor, pottery, Islamic clothing for men, women, and children, henna, kohl, perfume, traditional cooking utensils, coffee, spices, typical Yemeni cloth, and much more. And, if you cannot find on this site what you are looking for, we'll be happy to find it for you!

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Al-Nakhla Background Information

Al-Nakhla started about three years ago  and is run by a Dutch-Yemeni Muslima who has lived in Yemen for about fifteen years. Her aim is to make Yemeni products available to people all over the world and make the gap between the Islamic world and the west a little smaller.

Update on the German Embargo on Yemeni Parcels

Unfortunately, some six months ago, quite a few countries imposed a ban on parcels from Yemen, among which the U.S., Germany, France, the Netherlands, and more. The embargo has still not been lifted in most of these countries. Germany is especially important in this respect because most mail goes through Germany on its way to its final destination. Therefore, ordering these days is restricted to only a few countries. Inshallah we'll get back to normal soon...