World Masters
Creating One World through Arts & Culture
Middle East/Africa
Younes Mohamed Ahmed Taha
  • FieldArt Departments / Handicraft
  • CountryEgypt

 

Famous Khayamiya(Tent-Making) Artist in Egypt , especially the Islamic Tent-Making

 

1. Artist of Khayamiya which are elaborately patterned and colourful appliques applied to the interior of tents, serving a dual function of shelter and ornament. Popular design motifs include geometric and curvilinear arabesque patterns derived from Islamic ornaments.

2. Work at Foustat Traditional Crafts Center belonged to the Ministry of Culture

3. Produce hanging products used in furniture

4. Algend Crafts Festival, 2007,2009

5. Muscat Crafts Festival, 2008

6. Egyptian Libyan Festival, 2010