Souk al-Safafeer is Baghdad’s old coppersmiths’ market, a lane where the ring of hammer on metal once formed part of the city’s daily soundtrack. The number of working craftsmen has shrunk, but the market remains one of the clearest places to look for Baghdad’s handmade urban traditions.
Come for atmosphere and craft rather than a sanitized shopping experience. Brass and copper trays, coffee pots, and decorative pieces speak to a mercantile city that has survived enormous strain. It pairs naturally with nearby Khan Murjan and the older market streets.