Some of the nicest things in our home were acquired at al-Aydi Jordan Craft Center. Whether a hand-woven carpet or delicately Palestinian and Jordanian embroidered dress and textiles, traditional jewellery and old copper and brass, or inlaid furniture and Hinterglas painting from Syria, each bear the signature and finger prints of the hands that created them. The pieces are silent evidence to the culture that once thrived on both sides of the Jordan River. Ever since we came to know the shop in 2003, we have been pilgrimaging almost annually, not just for the goods but for the vast knowledge and friendship of Mr. Ahmad Hussein, the director of the shop. To continue the crafts that are now dying out, Mr. Hussein has skillfully developed lines that draw their inspiration from the old pieces. Encouraging contemporary crafts, the shop also carries such items as embroideries from Ajlun and hand-painted textiles from Ghor al-Safi. All are coveted items one cannot get enough of. The shop is located in a stone house surrounded by a beautiful garden replete with objects of the shop's interest. Easy to find and a delight to the senses, Jordan Craft Center is our favorite shop, not only in Jordan.