Bilal Fabric Shop, Jerusalem
Bilal Abu Khalaf is a third-generation member of a family of fabric merchants in the Christian Quarter in Jerusalem. In his shop in the Old City’s Bazaar (Suq), he offers a variety of hand-woven silks, cotton, and gold-threaded textiles. Moreover, when Bilal renovated his shop in the 1990s, he found parts of a Crusaders’ time church beneath his floor. Installing a glass floor at his own expense, Bilal ensured these historical finds remained visible. Bilal is super friendly and very pleasant. He is known for dressing like in Ottoman times and showing his unique fabrics in a show-like presentation.
Visiting Bilal Fabric Shop
Bilal shop is in the Muristan commercial center, in the Heart of Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter. He is open every day and very welcoming.
Visiting Bilal’s shop can be integrated into a Day Tour of Jerusalem
