Souq

                I don’t make it to the Old Market of downtown Omaha like I used to, but when I have the chance to walk around in this historic area, I always make a stop to my favorite store Souq (pronounced Söök). This unique little store is tucked away in the Passageway along with other shops, restaurants, and art galleries. The smell of incense infiltrates the air as soon as you step foot in the door. Inside, Souq offers a wide variety of contemporary imports and goods at really cheap prices. From incense to home décor to clothing and jewelry, Souq seems to have the best little knick knacks that the different cultures of the world have to offer.

Every time I walk in this store, I can never get over the clear keychain of a pregnant belly with a fetus inside. Seriously, who would buy that? Obviously people do buy the weirdest items that this store has to offer because this shop still seems to be doing well despite the a poor economy and the high priced rent of the prime Old Market spot. And what would this store be without Buddha. From little figurines to gigantic statues, you’ll find your perfect sized Buddha at Souq.
It was at Souq that I met Dexter. Dexter is part of “the Original String Doll Gang”. Though these little voodoo like key chains from Thailand are a bit strange, each different person has a unique feature about them in which they are supposed to help whoever owns the key chain. I instantly fell in love with Dexter. He's a little dorky looking but super cute nonetheless. Dexter is supposed to “help you fly through your homework”. Yes I’m in college and I still believe in stupid little superstitions like this. Though Dexter may not have powers to help me with my homework, he does manage to hang on my bulletin board on my desk. When frustration with school overtakes me, I just look to Dexter for a little laugh or two. To see other string dolls like Dexter, visit kamibashi.com

              
          Though I wish I could visit this little store more often, Souq has become something that I look forward to visiting every time I know that I am making a trip to the Old Market. It’s always THE place worth visiting. 


Visit Souq in Omaha's historic Old Market