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EGYPTIAN TREASURES
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Shabib Ammari, an exhibition of contemporary Egyptian crafts was held in June, displaying a world of Egyptian treasures crafted by artisans, and celebrating the countrys rich cultural and artistic scene
FEATURE: RANEEM ASAD. PHOTOGRAPHY: BILAL JAREKJI

Symbolic table, Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

Pillow case with arabic writing, Shahira Fawzy, www.shahirafawzy.com

Entering a tent on a hot summer day under the scorching sun, one would not have expected to be drawn into staying for long. Yet visitors to last months Egyptian crafts bazaar were captivated by the beautiful contemporary Egyptian handicrafts and made to linger. Organised by the Egyptian embassy, under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Shabib Ammari, minister of industry and trade, the exhibition of contemporary Egyptian crafts was hosted at the Qyard in AlQasr Metropole Hotel. The two-day long bazaar had a plethora of Egyptian handicrafts on display. It was the second time this annual event was held.

Small boxes, Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

Coasters, Karim Gamal, Home & Beyond

Multicoloured box, www.style-treasure.com

Multi-coloured tray, Style Treasure Signature, www.style-treasure.com

Tea box and coasters, Style Treasure Signature, www.style-treasure.com Handmade leather cases, Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

Serving tray, Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

Hand-embroidered pillow cases, Siwa Creations, www.siwacreations.com Tea time tray and glasses, Turath, www.style-treasure.com

Folklore tea box, Joud, www.style-treasure.com

Chair with fuschia cushioning, Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

Decorative traditional lamp, Karim Gamal, Home & Beyond

Painted tray, Karim Gamal, Home & Beyond

Black pillow cushions, www.style-treasure.com

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Pillow cases with arabic writing, Shahira Fawzy, www.shahirafawzy.com

Printed candles, Joud, www.style-treasure.com

Blackberry cover, Louli, www.style-treasure.com

Tray and cup with saucer set, Joud, www.style-treasure.com

The bazaar showcased Egyptian crafts of various natures, ranging from furniture items, to textiles, to jewellery and ready-to-wear apparel. Available for purchase, each handmade item pays homage to Egyptian culture in a way that tastefully complements a variety of styles. Despite the instability and turmoil in the country, Egyptian art continues to flourish. The items displayed at the exhibition showcased the various dynamics of the rich and vibrant culture. The beauty of the objects combined with the friendliness of the artisans contributed to the serene nature of the bazaar. From the country of ancient pyramids and hieroglyphs come an array of beautiful objects and treasures for any home. The event showcased ancient Egyptian culture through contemporary crafts in a diverse and assorted display.

Printed pillow cases, Shahira Fawzy, www.shahirafawzy.com

Small storage box, Karim Gamal, Home & Beyond

Metal wall piece, Karim Gamal, Home & Beyond

Symbolic chair , Al-Qahira, www.alqahiracrafts.com

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