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On Nov 9th, 2019 Egyptian Traditions in Philadelphia, PA is hosting an arts & crafts show and sale for traditional Egyptian handmade items at the International House in University City.

Handmade Kilim rugs are disappearing in Egypt, that's why we are trying to open a market for this fascinating art for in the Untied States and North America.

Traditionally, tents have been utilized in Egyptian culture for hundreds of years for social engagements such as weddings and funerals. Since the 1100s in Cairo, Egypt, tent-makers have decorated tents with intricate applique designs, such as floral designs, Islamic calligraphy, geometric patterns, or scenery. This art form is known in Arabic as Khayameyya, which literally translates as tent-work.