Shopping at Kruje’s old Bazaar

Join us as we shop for Albanian Handicrafts, like hats, rugs and jewelry in an ancient Albanian Bazaar in Kruje, Albania. We're taking you along as we learn the culture behind the Albanian hats, silver jewelry and more. Subscribe to our channel for more history and culture!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Exploring the markets in Kruje, Albania
00:36 Entering the Old Bazaar
00:40 Trying on Albanian hats
01:44 Handmade rugs
03:56 History behind the silver
04:49 How the silver jewelry is made
06:08 Making Albanian hats
08:06 History of the Albanian hats
09:50 How the Albanian hats vary by region

In this video, we learn from Albanian locals about the history and culture behind their crafts, from Albanian hats to handmade jewelry. We're taking you along as we speak to a woman that has been hand making rugs for 45 years and a gentleman who knows the process behind crafting silver jewelry firsthand. Lastly, we take you into an Albanian hat shop where you'll be able to see the hat making process in action! In the hat shop we learn all about the history of Albanian hats, also referred to as a Qeleshe, and how they differ by regions. We hope this vlog helps you indulge in the Albanian culture! These vlogs are meant to expose diverse cultures and histories. Make sure to stay connected with us by subscribing, liking, and commenting on our videos so we know what you want to see next.