Ganjali Khan Bazaar of Kerman

The Grand Bazaar of Kerman in the Heart of the Persian Desert

The historical bazaar of Ganjali Khan is a part of a historical complex that is also called the Ganjali Khan complex and includes a mosque, a bathhouse, a bazaar, a caravanserai, and a school with pure architecture that represents the simple and mysterious sense of desert. This complex was built by the order of a great governor about 400 years ago in the Safavid dynasty. This governor, called Ganjali Khan, had an essential role in Kerman's progress and culture. The fantastic handicrafts of the Kerman people make this grand bazaar alive and give soul to its simple nature, such as rugs, Sirjan kilim rugs, and especially Kerman Pateh. You can walk through its porches with glorious plasterwork and tile work underneath its domes and see local people offering their handmade products or buying their daily needs. The bazaar is a hidden gem in the heart of the Lut Desert (one of the largest deserts in the world) and is located in the old part of Kerman City. Though Kerman rugs and carpets are now rare products, you can find handwoven kilims and rugs in this bazaar and enjoy the arts of local people there.

Different Products That You Can Find in Kerman Ganjali Khan Bazaar

Among the greatest deserts of Iran, Kerman has had a very long history for many years, being one of the most civilized cities in Persia. This mysterious city may be located in the pure silence of the desert, but has heavenly gardens raised by its people's efforts. Kerman is well-known for its pistachio gardens. The local people of Kerman love these gardens and treat them as their huge treasure in the desert's heart so that you can see the gardens' symbols in their unique handicrafts such as rugs and carpets. Kerman rugs are the most durable Persian rugs designed with millefleur patterns. They also create these gardens in their unique handmade tapestry called "Pateh." This city is home to many kind and diligent people and tribes like the Afshar tribes. In its main grand market, Ganjali Khan Bazaar, you can find the most notable and valuable products of Kerman, such as:

Carpets and kilim rugs

Kerman carpets are famed for their unique artistic patterns and durable texture, though they have recently become rare! You can find some rug stores in Kerman's grand bazaar. You can also buy a special Persian kilim rug called "Sirjan" kilim rug dedicated to Kerman province in Ganjali Khan bazaar.

Pateh

A unique handicraft dedicated to Kerman culture is called Pateh, a tapestry with sewn patterns of nature in fantastic and vivid colors, mainly used as tablecloths.

Pistachio

Kerman province is the mine for golden and scarce fruit, pistachio. It is one of the primary producers and providers of pistachios in Iran and the world. You can easily buy this nutritious nut in the Ganjali Khan bazaar of Kerman.

The History of Ganjali Khan Bazaar

The Ganjali Khan Bazaar is a part of a historical complex built during the Safavid dynasty in Iran for almost 30 years, from 1596 to 1625. The name of this complex and its bazaar is derived from the great Kerman governor of that time, "Ganjali Khan," who was chosen by King Abbas I Safavid to look after this province. Ganjali Khan had a significant effect on the progress in Kerman City. He developed the people's cultures and equipment during his governance and established many roads and general buildings, like the Ganjali Khan bazaar. The architect of this bazaar and some parts of the complex was "Sultan Mohammad," who designed 16 repeated arches at the right of the bazaar, which make a beautiful view, and 18 stores on the left. The Ganjali Khan bazaar still has its commercial aspects after centuries. It is a place for local Kerman people to buy their daily needs or offer unique products and handicrafts.