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small carpets and textiles are produced regionally, especially the unique barak
carpets, and woven goat-hair products. Walnut trees are made into dowry chests,
rolling pins and wooden spoons, and are characteristic of the area. There aremany
shops along Uzun Carsi (Long Market) in the town centre, selling carpets, handicrafts,
and designer clothing. The Friday Market, held in a large open field to the north
of town, has a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, olivesand
honey produced from the surrounding villages, as well as hand-woven fabrics.
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