Souk El Kammadine

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Souk El Kammadine

Souk El Kammadine (Arabic : سوق الكمادين ) is one of the souks (or market) of the medina of Sfax.

Localization[]

The souk used to be located in Zuqaq El Marr (or Nahj El Bey) but then it was changed[1] to the southern part of path of Adoul. And it used to reach Sidi Ali Karray Street and Rahbet Rmed.[2] It used to have Kaysriyet El Ashr which is now called Kaysriyet El Ayedi.[2]

Etymology[]

The name Kammadine was derived from the verb Kamada (to poultice) which means to shorten a dress. The poultice is considered one of the most important traditional productions in the medina of Sfax and other towns.[2]

According to El Bakry, in the medieval centuries Souk El Kammadine's artisans were very active and were known for their high quality products.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Zouari, Ali. Sfax in the 18th and 19th century. p. 108.
  2. ^ a b c Abdelkafi, Boubaker (1966). History of Sfax. Sfax. p. 88.



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