I was in Egypt to conquer the touts of the great Khan al Khalili Bazaar in Cairo and to discover the beautiful Bedouin crafts in the beautiful oasis village of Siwa, 550 kilometers west and 12 hours of a grueling bus ride from the grand capital. I went with a firm resolve to bring back as many unique and authentic handmade crafts as I can, and finally arrived with some lovely things that will remind me of the richness of Egypt's handicraft industry and the creative talents of its people.
All accounted for!
Camel trinkets can be made into a wind chime or decorative mobile
Bread/Fruit plates from Siwa made of Date palm fronds
Bedouin scarf with handstitched design
Bedouin-made wool organizer/rack (great as a magazine holder)
Bedouin products made of wool
Egyptian quilt design pillow shams
Handstitched leather pouffes
A Koranic lamp typically found in mosques
Bedouin woman face veil
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