This exotic handmade quilt has expert craftsmanship and colorful pattern.
I purchased it directly from the woman who had purchased it as a handmade item in Egypt. She has carried it throughout the world in her travels and recently is moving her whole household to Australia, and forgot to put it in the box to be shipped to Australia.
The pattern is beautifully done. There are no rips or tears in any part of the garment.
There are some areas of staining or aging on the backside and very few on the front. Please see the pictures.
I had this appraised by Dr Lori and have the certificate.
Artist: Unknown
Size: Approximately 96”x 92”
Title: Khayamiya hand made quilt
Style: Handstitched Applique Art
Origin: Handstitched in Egypt
Description: The Tentmakers of Cairo are the artists behind this amazing quilt/patchwork artwork that goes back hundreds of years ago. Located on the same street “Khayamiya Street”, in the heart of old Cairo, these talented artists sit quietly working their magic on each piece of fabric, transforming it to an exquisite piece of art. Khayamyiya simply means Tent making. Years ago, tentmakers used to decorate tents used by desert travelers from the inside, to give it a delightful and a refreshing feel by using brilliant colors and designs.
What is Egyptian Appliqué? It is a type of quilting, however different from any other quilting you’ve seen before. It’s a hand stitched appliqué on a cotton colorful background backed by a heavy canvas fabric that can be hanged on the wall or used as cushions. The appliqué pieces are always bright and colorful. Each piece is delicately hand stitched on a magnificent background carefully chosen to match the color and design of the whole piece.
This handmade tent making artwork occupation is unfortunately endangered. We are trying to help those artists to keep this historic legacy alive.
All these art pieces are made with 100% cotton fabrics.
By owning one of these exquisite pieces of art, you have owned a piece of history from the heart of Old Cairo.