المملكة: Photos| The winter atmosphere revives the Qaisariya market to buy various winter clothes

The cold winter weather that the region is experiencing has contributed to the recovery of the Al-Qaisariya market in Al-Ahsa Governorate and the increase in sales of winter clothing, which has witnessed great demand to this day, most notably Al-Ahsa winter scarves, including burkas, as well as various furs, vests, jackets, and Kashmiri shawls, in addition to the rest of the clothing suitable for adults and children in search of warmth. .

Order winter scarves and shawls

Ali Al-Shehab, a mashaleh merchant, said: During the winter season in Al-Ahsa, there is a great demand for the Al-Ahsa bisht, which is characterized by several types and shapes, the most prominent of which is the Burqa Bisht, which recorded and continues to record a great demand, as the Burqa Bisht, or what is called the shepherd’s cloak, comes in two colors and is made of Camel hair comes in several colors, including white, black, and brown with white. It is one of the most famous ancient abayas, and what distinguishes this bisht is that it is made of natural hair and its natural colors are taken from the shape of the verse.
Nabil Abdel Latif, a seller in the Qaisariya market for more than 10 years who specializes in selling winter shawls, said: “We have winter shawls that we always display in the winter of many types, including Kashmiri, Indian, and Chinese.”
He continued, “Certainly the best of them is the Kashmiri shawl with varying prices ranging from 400 to 4 thousand and expensive types, as well as the Indian shawl with excellent materials and prices from 60 to 200 riyals, and also the Chinese shawl.”

Winter fabrics of various prices and sizes

Hassan Al-Hammad, a visitor from the Kingdom of Bahrain, said: “For the first time, I am present in the beautiful and popular Al-Qaysariyya market, which represents the wonderful Al-Ahsa market with its beautiful atmosphere, the presence of people and the open shops. It is also distinguished by the presence of winter fabrics, as well as ghutras, shemaghs, shawls, and sediriyas, in addition to the presence of winter clothes, and the beautiful thing is that all the people “They are good here.”
Adel Al-Obaid, a visitor from Dammam, said: “Given the onset of the winter season, we were keen to be present in the Al-Qaisariyah market to buy Al-Ahsa winter furries and bishout, as well as many antique items.”
He continued: “In addition to Sudairiyyat and some spices and delicacies, we found the appropriate prices during our shopping, and we greatly attracted the good people of Al-Ahsa with their good and kind treatment of the people of the region and beyond.”

Muhammad Al-Qahtani, a visitor from Riyadh, said: “I came from Riyadh and was in the Al-Qaisariyah market for shopping, where I found beautiful things and supplies, especially winter clothes since we are in the winter season, such as winter mashalehs and sediriyas.”
He added: “What caught my attention in the market was the availability of all sizes at affordable prices. Therefore, this winter, I was keen to be in Al-Ahsa, and I go to this market to get winter products.”

All winter supplies in the best places

Abdulaziz Al-Turaif said: “We are in the Qaisariya market because at this time, and often at the beginning of winter, we are there to buy winter supplies, such as buying new furs and shemaghs, including the Kashmiri shawl. It is one of the most important reasons for our visit to the Qaisariya market.”
He continued: “I also advise everyone to visit the market as it is a popular market and has a long history of more than 100 years and more, and many people of Al-Ahsa especially go to it before the winter season sets in.”
Saad Al-Hathloul said: “We always come to Al-Qaysariyah Market at the beginning of winter to visit it. It is a popular and well-known market in Al-Ahsa to buy winter clothes, including jackets and furs. Al-Qaysariyya is considered one of the best places in Al-Ahsa as a popular market where all needs are available.”

A heritage place and a beautiful popular market

Muhammad Al-Shammari, a visitor from Dammam, said: “I came from Dammam to Al-Ahsa, specifically the Al-Qaisariya market, to buy winter clothes, especially shawls and sudairi, in preparation for the winter season. The winter atmosphere here in Al-Ahsa is different, as it is a heritage place that reminds us of the past. Even when we buy, we do not feel that way from visiting and buying. I go there and visit it every year.”
Shuaib Al Musa from Qatif said: “We came to the Qaysariya market to shop and buy winter clothes from Sedariat and Farwat as well. We found it to be an opportunity because the market is beautiful, popular, and has many visitors. We come here from time to time.”

Shopping among Al-Ahsa landmarks

Abdul Karim Al-Qahtani, a visitor from Riyadh, said: “I am on a visit to Al-Ahsa and its beautiful landmarks, and specifically my presence now in the Al-Qaisariya market in order to buy the appropriate bashut for this winter period, as Al-Ahsa is famous for its manufacture, and during our visit we enjoyed the region, the place, and the good people of Al-Ahsa.”