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The Traditional Crafts of Egypt (Hardcover)
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The Traditional Crafts of Egypt (Hardcover)
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Many traditional crafts practiced in contemporary Egypt can be
traced back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Scenes inscribed
on the walls of ancient temples and tombs depict the earliest
Egyptians making pottery and papyrus and working with stone, wood,
and other materials. The eleven chapters of this volume explore
these and other crafts that continue to flourish in Egypt. From
copper and glass works to jewelry, woodwork, and hand-woven carpets
and fabric, each chapter offers an in-depth look at one material or
craft and the artisans who keep its traditions alive. The authors,
drawing on historical sources and documentary research, sketch the
evolution of each craft, looking into its origins, the development
of tools and methods used in the craft, and the diverse influences
that have shaped the form and function of craft items produced
today, ranging widely through the pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and
modern periods.This historical examination is complemented by
extensive field research and interviews with craftsmen and women,
which serve to set these crafts into a living cultural context and
offer a window into the modern craft economy, the lives of
craftspeople, and the local communities and traditions they express
and sustain. The volume is amply illustrated with vivid photographs
of contemporary craft items and artisans at work, from the coastal
town of Damietta to the far-flung deserts and the ancient alleyways
of Cairo. It is a narrative and visual tour that provides valuable
insight into contemporary Egypt as seen through its material
culture and the legions of unsung artists who nourish and enrich
it.
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