Wild Jordan has gorgeous fair-trade gifts; all the jewellery, cosmetics and leather goods are hand-crafted by local women at workshops located in Jordan's national parks (Shop Othman bin Afan Street, Jabal Amman, tel: 07 9771 1177).

The Winemaker is the cellar of Jordan's only international award-winning winemaker, Omar Zumot. It houses his St George fine wines and select international labels. Wine tasting sessions arranged on request and should not be missed (129 Arar Street, Wadi Saqra, tel: 06 461 4125)

Stone Farah Centre (14 Ahmad Al Arousi St., Abdoun, tel: 06 592 7454) is where you'll find hand-selected jewellery from artists all over the world suitable as every day wear, party pieces or special gifts to last a lifetime.

From the Earth (Bayader, Wadi Al Seer, tel: 06 585 7838) is a fair-trade shop selling traditional dyed rugs, ceramics, ornaments, jewellery, kitchen accessories, olive-oil soaps and handmade cards, all made by local artisans.