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Latest in Tag: silver
Age is just a number: 70-year-old Egyptian swimmer wins silver in South Korea’s World Masters
Al-Attar is considered an inspirational role model for all women, proving that age does not stop one from reaching their dream.
Azza Fahmy builds silver, gold, turquoise Nubia
It was not until designer came across a collection of turquoise stones during India trip, that she decided to turn her favourite destination into jewellery statement
Generations of crafting silver: inside a 200 year-old workshopÂ
Imagine the life of someone who was raised up among silver ornaments and elaborate sketches. Many families in Egypt have dedicated their days and years to shower the country, and the world, with intricate jewellery and captivating accessories. While some Egyptians have entered the silver crafting business in recent decades, others have had the …
Amr Saad: Seeing the world through shades of art
“Designing eyewear came out of my own curiosity for customising some pieces,” says designer
Jewellery stamping authority gain EGP 27m in revenues: Supply Ministry
Transfer of authority to a public economic entity has yet to be made, although it was announced by Minister of Supply last DecemberÂ
Despite dip in tourism, Moez Street maintains historical art of engraving
Handcrafted engraved copper prices vary from EGP 35 to EGP 1,500
120% growth in jewellery stamping authority: Supply ministry
Presidential decree to be issued to separate the authority from the ministry to become public economic entity, says Khaled Hanafy
Colours and clean lines define Adam Elwan’s jewellery
Young designer combines the knowledge of Khan El-Khalili’s craftsmen with modern designs
Gold reaches highest price for three weeks
Prices rise as Cyprus refuses to accept EU rescue plan conditions, once again fears for stability of the eurozone
The silver merchants of Khan El-Khalili
Silver traders depend on Egyptian customers these days, unlike before the revolution when the whole trade was built on tourism
The ancient art of tally
There are three types of tally; Islamic, Coptic and folkloric with overlapping designs between the three types. “The first piece of tally I saw in Asyut belonged to an old, simple woman. It was a folkloric piece which depicted carvings of mosques and churches beside each other,” said Zaghlol.