Khayamiya

Africa tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Khayamiya (Egyptian Arabic: خيّامية khayyāmiyah) is a decorative Egyptian art appliqué textile, that dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt. They are now primarily made in Cairo, Egypt, along what is known as the Street of the Tentmakers (Shari'a al-Khayamiyya, or Suq al-Khayamiyya) centered in the Qasaba of Radwan Bey, a historic covered market built in the 17th century. The street is located immediately south of bawabet el metwali (Bab Zuwayla), and is located along the historic economic axis of Cairo, in a section within Muizz street. Wikipedia →

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