Tag Archives: incense

Jeddah Oud Business

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

There are many shops in Jeddah that just sell oud and perfumes, like this one.  It’s common for the business to advertise by burning samples of their incense in an oversized incense burner outside to attract customers. Oud is a … Continue reading →

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Saudi Female Store Employee

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

This female employee of a large supermarket in Jeddah greeted us at the entrance as she dispersed sweet smelling incense in the area. This post is linked to My Corner of the World. Do check out the other posts from bloggers from … Continue reading →

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Incense at Storefront

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

You can see huge incense burners like these outside many stores and shops in Jeddah. Usually there are smaller incense burners on top of ones like these where the incense is burned. People like to stop by and wave the … Continue reading →

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Home Accessories

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

In general Saudis prefer to decorate their homes very formally and like to accessorize with elegant dust collectors. I do like the unusual incense burner below with the crescent moon on top.

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Crystal Incense Burners

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

This photo does not do these beautiful crystal incense burners justice. They come in a variety of sizes and are quite heavy. The colors reflected in the crystal bases are just amazing. Incense is and always has been very popular … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Incense

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

This is an enormous incense burner outside a local business here in Jeddah. There are actually three smaller incense burners on top of it. These huge incense burners can be seen/found at most malls and shopping centers around the city … Continue reading →

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Incense on the Street

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Huge incense burners, like the one in this photo, are a very common sight here in Saudi Arabia. Many businesses place them outside the buildings. It is common to see people stop and wave the smoke toward them. Here is … Continue reading →

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Super-Sized Incense Burner

Posted on September 16, 2009 by

Incense is very popular here in Saudi Arabia. Many malls and businesses have oversized incense burners like this one in the common areas of the building. Usually there is a smaller incense burner placed on top of it where the … Continue reading →

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Fancy Schmancy Incense Burners

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

Incense can be found in most homes here in Saudi Arabia.  Elaborate incense burners like these are very popular.  Some are bejewelled, some have mirrors, ande some have medallions or flowers.

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Incense Burner

Posted on October 12, 2008 by

In many shopping malls or on the sidewalks outside of businesses, a very common sight here in Jeddah are the enormous incense burners that fill the air with smoky aromas.  Many people stop by the burning incense and fan the smoke towards themselves and then … Continue reading →

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