Where Tradition Meets Metalwork

TDT | Manama

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“I loved this craft, and when you truly love what you do, passion turns into excellence,” says Mousa Al-Sayegh, one of the Centre’s notable artisans who has been working with metals for 15 years.

Visitors to Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre can immerse themselves in Bahrain’s rich heritage watch skilled artisans at work, try their hand at pottery and basket weaving, and explore a unique collection of handmade treasures, all set against the scenic Al Jasra coast. The Centre brings together talented artisans from across Bahrain, each showcasing their craft in a dedicated workspace. Guests can also join workshops in coffee pot making, weaving, gypsum engraving, pottery, and basket making.

Al-Sayegh was first drawn to the iconic Bahraini dallah, known as the “Al Quorasheia dallah” a traditional coffee pot which eventually inspired him to craft other metal items. He recalls that the early days were challenging, but with dedication and practice, even the most difficult stages cutting, welding, and engraving became manageable. Mousa works with both yellow and red copper, creating pieces that reflect his skill and creativity.

In an interview with TDT, he explained that prices range from BHD 300 up to BHD 1,500, reflecting the rising cost of raw materials and the extensive time required sometimes up to three weeks to complete a dallah. He emphasized that crafting a dallah is far more demanding than other metal pieces, and that most buyers are enthusiasts, heritage collectors, or owners of majlis (traditional gathering rooms).

Al-Sayegh’s journey began in jewelry making with his father, but he later chose to follow a related path in metalwork, establishing himself as a master of traditional Bahraini craftsmanship. His story is a testament to how passion and dedication can turn a beloved craft into true excellence.