Deutsch
Español
Russian
简体中文
Egyptian Hand Made Textile Fabrics
Top level handmade textile fabric date back to thousands of years in Egypt, notably to the second millennium B.C.
The Egyptian craftsman throughout the Pharaonic, Roman, Byzantine, Coptic, and Islamic eras would spend days and nights operating his loom in order to fashion a small ornate piece, a wedding-dress, or a carpet . All of which articles that testify to his genius and love of perfection.
 |
 |
 |
| Wooden piece made of Tricot and Jersey | Piece of ribbon embellished by silk and linen fabric | A woolen-linen piece of a carpet |
 |
 |
 |
| A piece of cloak made of a golden thread | A linen decorated piece | A piece of ribbon with a background of striped linen |
 |
 |
 |
| A Sasanic woolen carpet | An Egyptian woolen carpet | A figure depicting the 37th session of Al-Hariri's rhythmic prose |
 |
 |
 |
| A piece of fabric made of esparto | A piece of fabric made of wool and linen | A Kuffic simply decorated woolen textile piece |
 |
 |
|
| A woolen - linen piece of a carpet | A hexagonal medallion depicting a knight riding a horse |
Who are we?
Tour Egypt aims to offer the ultimate Egyptian adventure and intimate knowledge about the country. We offer this unique experience in two ways, the first one is by organizing a tour and coming to Egypt for a visit, whether alone or in a group, and living it firsthand. The second way to experience Egypt is from the comfort of your own home: online.