ADFAS Narrabri – Khayamiya : A History of the Egyptian Tentmakers
Khayamiya : A History of the Egyptian Tentmakers Sam Bowker The Crossing Theatre, arrivals at 6.30pm for a 7pm start With needles, scissors and thimbles, the Tentmakers of Cairo sew spectacular walls of colour. These ‘Khayamiya’ appliques are used to decorate the streets of Egypt, transforming public spaces into vibrant ceremonial pavilions. They inspired the …
