Ключевые слова: albanian identity, artisanal souvenirs, balkan heritage, balkan tourism, bustling stall, city of stone, commercial walkway, cultural crossroad, cultural tapestry, curated wares, eastern influences, embroidered rugs, fortress shadow, gjirokaster bazaar, handcrafted goods, handicraft culture, hillside vantage, historic ambiance, iconic faade, intangible heritage, intangible tradition, labyrinthine streets, living museum, local artistry, local crafts, local tapestry, local vendors, marketplace scene, mountainous backdrop, narrow paths, oldworld charm, ottoman legacy, ottomanera architecture, quaint ambiance, scenic hillside, slate rooftops, smallscale commerce, southern albania, southwestern balkans, southwestern europe, stone alley, stone construction, street market, unesco city, vibrant color, vintage storefront, whitewashed walls, wooden shutters, wooden windows,