Modern artisan pottery hub opened 2021 in Fustat, Cairo, with 150+ workshops. Artisans crush Nile clay into powder, add water, mould by hand or on a potter's wheel, sun-dry, then fire in a kiln. Some apply glaze before a second firing. Continues the ancient Egyptian tradition of pottery making tracing back to Pharaonic times. Products sold to tourists and exported as authentic Egyptian craft items.
Cairo's legendary medieval bazaar, established in the 14th century, housing generations of master metalwork artisans. Craftsmen produce hand-engraved copper trays, brass lanterns, silver amulets, and jewellery using techniques passed down through centuries. Al Moez Silver and similar workshops on Al Moez Street produce custom-order silver pieces. Each copper tray, brass lantern, or silver item is made by hand in open workshops visible to buyers.
Generations of Luxor West Bank craftsmen producing hand-carved alabaster statues, vases, candle holders, and pharaonic replicas. Alabaster quarried from Egyptian desert mines. Craftsmen produce replicas of ancient Egyptian art including Nefertiti busts, Tutankhamun masks, scarabs, and decorative vases. Sold directly from Luxor workshops and exported to collectors and gift wholesalers internationally.
Egyptian manufacturer and exporter of handmade products from Luxor. Produces authentic Egyptian handcrafts including alabaster pieces, papyrus art, and pharaonic souvenirs. Exporters of Egyptian heritage handcraft products to international gift and souvenir markets.
Over a decade of experience as one of the leading companies in design and manufacturing of handmade silver and gold products in Egypt. Founded by Ms Mona E. Siag. Produces women's and men's jewellery and home decoration items. Inspired by Arabic Bedouin designs using new innovative techniques. Address: 111 Nozha St., Heliopolis, Cairo. Phone: +20-2-6324061.
Traditional Nubian artisan crafts from the Aswan region. Nubian craftspeople produce vibrant hand-embroidered textiles, hand-painted pottery, palm frond basketry, jewellery, and traditional clothing. Products reflect Nubia's rich cultural heritage with bold colours and geometric patterns. Available through cultural cooperatives and markets in Aswan and Luxor.
Nubian artisan producers from Aswan region creating vibrant hand-embroidered textiles, beaded jewellery, and traditional Nubian craft items. Bold geometric patterns and vivid colours reflect Nubia's unique cultural identity. Products exported to international craft markets, museums, and cultural organisations worldwide.
Renowned Egyptian crafts gallery near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. Offers unique Egyptian crafts and handmade gifts. Known for its collection of Bedouin jewellery, unusual trinkets, and handmade products. All items handmade and made in Egypt. Friendly multilingual staff. Popular with international buyers for authentic Egyptian souvenirs.
Established late 2012. Manufactures and promotes Egyptian handcraft products worldwide. Produces and exports a wide range of authentic Egyptian gifts including papyrus art, pottery, glass items, and handmade decorative pieces. Address: 7 Hussein Riyadh, El Nozha, Cairo. Factory-direct export to international wholesale buyers.
One of Egypt's leading producers of handmade kilim rugs. Produces hand-woven kilims featuring geometric patterns and vibrant colours inspired by Egyptian culture and traditional Bedouin weaving. Exports kilim rugs to international markets. Serves wholesale buyers, interior designers, and retail customers globally.
Traditional pottery makers from Qena governorate — one of Upper Egypt's most celebrated pottery regions. Produces hand-thrown and painted terracotta vessels, water jugs, decorative pots, and traditional Egyptian clay items using techniques unchanged for centuries. Products exported to international craft and home décor markets.
Established 1951-1952 in Harrania village, near the Pyramids of Giza. Founded by architect Ramses Wissa Wassef. Aga Khan Award for Architecture 1983. World-renowned centre producing unique handwoven wool tapestries, cotton weavings, and batik without pre-designed patterns. Works held in museums in Germany, Switzerland, France, the UK, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Currently managed by Suzanne Wassef and Ikram Nosshi. 25 full-time artists. Open to the public with guided tours, museum, and shop.
Egyptian handcraft enterprise producing hand-painted fabrics. Founded and managed by Rasha Abd El Gawad. Participant in ITC SheTrades Egypt programme for women-owned handcraft businesses. Exports hand-painted textiles to international markets via digital platforms. Recognised by the International Trade Centre for innovation in digital trade for Egyptian women artisans.
Centuries-old Bedouin hand embroidery tradition from the Sinai Peninsula. Women artisans preserve geometric cross-stitch and hand embroidery traditions passed down through generations. Embroidered fabrics used for clothing, cushions, wall decorations, and home textiles. Products exported to Europe, the Gulf, and North America due to their cultural uniqueness and handcraft quality.
Artisan producers from Siwa Oasis crafting traditional handmade items from palm fronds, olive wood, and natural desert materials. Products include palm frond baskets, woven trays, olive wood utensils, and traditional Siwa jewellery. Recognised internationally for sustainable, eco-friendly craftsmanship unique to Siwa's Amazigh heritage.
Historic covered market in Islamic Cairo near Bab Zuweila. The only place in the world where Khayamiya appliqué textile is made — a craft dating to Ancient Egypt and refined under the Fatimids (969–1171 AD). Artisan workshops produce hand-stitched appliqué quilts, cushion covers, wall hangings, and textiles using geometric Islamic designs. Each piece can take weeks to complete. Located in Qasaba of Radwan Bey, Al Moez Street, Islamic Cairo.