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Street of the Tentmakers (Sharia Khayamiya)

Islamic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Ranked #7 of 18 shopping in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Mini tents for children This is a wall cover depicting the story of Goha, the wise fool. sewing in the shop Arabic Caligraphy in applique
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Ronneby, Sweden
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205 reviews 205 reviews
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“Facinating”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2010

This street is an interesting trip into local life in Cairo. The tent makers themselves are maybe not so interesting (you're probably not going to by a tent anyway), but the roofed road in which they work has a very interesting atmosphere. You might enter the street, with your back towards the old city gate of Bab Zuweila, for a... More

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“Fascinating - true handicraft”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2009

It is fascinating to wander around in this covered bazaar, browse the different designs and watch the craftsmen stitching their quilted pillow-cases, bedcovers, or wall hangings. The variety is just unbelievable (the designs are either "Pharaonic" or "Arabic", but lately they have added some modern fantasy designs, too). It is (relatively) hassle-free and prices are fair, especially compared to nearby... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
160 helpful votes 160 helpful votes
“Handcrafts at the Street of the Tentmakers”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2008
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Today I went for a walk in Islamic Cairo, with the final destination being the Street of the Tentmakers. I enjoyed very much seeing all the beautiful applique work, and the many new prodocts. The vendors were friendly - did not push me to buy and the prices offered were reasonable. They now even make mini sized tents, to to... More

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