MesirMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAl ‘Azīzīyah29°51’53” N 31°14’13” E 8 Desember 2022, Mesir ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
We stopped at a carpet making school. It was family run. It was interesting to see little kids learning how to make carpets. 1 carpet can take anywhere from 1-2 months to several months. The pricesBaca selengkapnya
MesirMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAl ‘Azīzīyah29°51’54” N 31°14’13” E 8 Desember 2022, Mesir ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Silk carpets are unique because when looking at them from one direction the are dark in color and flipped to the other direction they are light. They feel very soft and smooth. They are the mostBaca selengkapnya
MesirMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAl ‘Azīzīyah29°51’53” N 31°14’32” E
13 September 2023, Mesir ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
This is an 8-generation rug-making business. Teaching this trade is also an additional income source for this family. Note the kids loved visitors, especially if you will take their picture.
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Al ‘Azīzīyah, Al `Aziziyah
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Pelancong Little kids making carpets?? That’s called an “Egyptian sweat shop”!
Pelancong Yes we definitely did a double take at that. But they explained this is a “school” and since it is a family run business they are teaching their kids the technique so that it is not lost as the older generation dies out.
Pelancong Ahhhh…that makes more sense!