Trade Collection (page 9)

Gum department store, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Roadside flower stall, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Local handicraft shop in Spanish Old Town, ancestral homes and colonial era mansions built by Chinese merchants, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vigan, Ilocos Province, Luzon, Philippines

Sombreros Don Migue, a famous hat shop on Calle Larga where paja toquilla, misnamed panama hats, are sold and repaired with white sulphur paint, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador

Traditional Moroccan rugs for sale in the souk, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Weekly market, Tahanoute, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Carpets, Place de Criee, Souks, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Essaouira, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Figure in wool dyers textile souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

Apricots for sale in the Souq, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Weaving on street, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Sugar skulls, Day of the Dead, Mexico, North America

AJ sokoladas, home made chocolate shop, Pilies Street, Vilnius, Lithuania, Baltic States, Europe

Woman carrying two baskets of French bread in the Talaat Sao Market in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Traditional sake bottle with assorted glasses, sake brewery, historical centre, Sanmachi, Takayama, Hida district, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Shoppers and stalls at the Seafood Market at Hakodate, Japan, Asia

Traditional pastries in shop window, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Traditional marzipan fruits and pastries in shop window, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Vine tomatoes in street market, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Store window, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Leather belts for sale, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Souvenirs including models of temples and postcards for sale, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Food shop, Verona, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Display of local wine for sale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

People and vehicles in the spice market, Chandni Chowk Bazaar, Old Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Street vendors, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Wooden clogs, Amsterdam, Holland

Friendship bracelets, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Decorated sign of locally produced beer called Gaffel Kolsch in the Old Town (Altstadt), Cologne, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Shop sign, Germany, Europe

Close-up of the window display of a Boulangerie in the Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Garlic for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Lourdes, Midi Pyrenees, France, Europe

Display of wine bottles outside a shop at St. Emilion in the Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Chillies

Seaside kitsch, Brighton Beach, Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Antiques shop, Portobello Road Market, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fifteen brightly coloured buckets, mainly yellow and blue, for sale, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harrods department store in the evening, Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Islamic caps (Muslim hats) on sale at Aswan Souq, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colourful clothing and textiles for tourists in the market on Plaza San Francisco, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

A 1950s American Chevy for sale in central Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Strings of dried figs in the market, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

Selling floating prayer candles, night, Lijiang old town, Yunnan, China, Asia

Roadside bicycle shop, Shanghai, China, Asia

Prada designer shops in downtown area, Xian City, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Prayer wheels, Barkhor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Bi-lingual Chinese and English signs on Spadina Avenue in Chinatown in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Trade: From Naive Haitian Paintings to Hand-painted Didgeridoos" Trade has been an integral part of human civilization, connecting cultures and shaping societies throughout history. From the vibrant streets of Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to the bustling Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe - trade has always thrived as a catalyst for cultural exchange. In the 1450s, Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press transformed communication and knowledge dissemination forever. This invention paved the way for intellectual progress and global trade expansion. Meanwhile, a Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 offers us a glimpse into how commerce shaped urban landscapes. The Pedro Miguel Locks at Panama Canal stand as a testament to mankind's determination to conquer nature's obstacles in pursuit of efficient trade routes. Central America became an essential hub connecting continents and fostering economic growth. Delving into culinary delights brought about by trade, Maltese goat cheese (Gbejniet) tantalizes taste buds with its unique flavors passed down through generations. Similarly, Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in Melton Mowbray showcases England's rich tradition of pie-making that originated from local agricultural trade. From afar across oceans lie Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians Cornwall or The Village of Kineton in Warwickshire—both capturing moments frozen in time where mining and agriculture played pivotal roles in regional economies during different eras. Spanish galleons sailing on vast seas evoke images of exploration and conquest intertwined with lucrative trading ventures that shaped empires. These vessels carried treasures from distant lands while forging connections between nations. Grand Place stands tall as Brussels' historic marketplace—a symbol not only for Belgium but also for Europe's thriving commercial centers throughout centuries past. It serves as a reminder that often at the heart of architectural marvels we admire today.