Souq Al Bchamkiya
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Souq Al Bchamkiya (Arabic: سوق البشامقية) is a former souk of the medina of Tunis, specialized in bechmak (Turkish slippers) trading.
History
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The souk was constructed by Yusuf Dey at the same time as his own mosque. It is part of his complex with different building having commercial and religious functions.[1]
With the disappearance of qadis (judges) and mudarris (teachers), the corporation of bechmak craftsmen is dissolved and so did the craft, and its souk.[2]
Location
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The souk is located near the crossing of the Sidi Ben Ziad Street and Souk El Bey. It surrounds the Youssef Dey Mosque from three sides: east, north and west. Some of its shops are placed within the platform holding the mosque.[1]
Nowadays, shops formerly located on the side of Dar El Bey are attached to this monument, and those located under the platform are reallocated to other uses, such as a branch of the Société Tunisienne de Banque.[2]
Products
[edit | edit source]With the arrival of the Turks in Tunisia, Turkish clothing style was introduced. Bechmak (pashmak in Turkish) were new shoe ou slipper styles worn by Turks.[1]
The yellow bechmak were worn by men, especially judges of the Hanafi Sunni islamic school, while women wore them in various colors.[1]
Notes and references
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