Pearl Museum in RAK
There
are many ancient legends that are related to pearls; some says she is daughter
of the rain and some say she is the moon’s daughter. However pearls have a
beauty and a huge value that meets the eye. Julfar known nowadays as RAK was
trading pearls with European travelers
many years ago.
The pearling
industry broke down in the Gulf in 1930 due to the manufactured pearls which
were invented by the Japanese. Cultured pearls had a great effect on the life
threatening occupation which is pearl diving.
Despite
the pearls’ destiny, the impact of pearls and the passion still they arouse lives
through our sisters and daughters being named after various types of pearls.
The
first floor is a historical journey, including a detailed show where the guide
shows us the diving gear and describes the usage of that gear to the audience.
Also what I find so fascinating is that they were rubbing their bodies with oil
that was made of Acaci berry.`` Their skin could not survive without this
moisturizer” said Mr Al Zaabi.
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