Hossam Mahmoud, co-owner of Al Farouk shop in front of his wares. The art of quiltmaking dates back three millennia and is still practiced in the community of Sharia Al Khayamiya in Old Cairo.
Photo by Amuna Wagner.
In the Heart of Cairo, Craftsmen Uphold Centuries-Old Traditions
Around quiet corners, not far from tourist bazaars, lie pockets of endangered artistries like ancient quilting, glassblowing and elaborate furniture.
