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The Tentmakers Of Cairo: Egypt'S Medieval And Modern Appliqu Craft
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
An Expansive And Captivating History Of An Often Overlooked Traditional ArtEgyptian Streetsin The Crowded Center Of Historic Cairo Lies A Covered Market Lined With Wonderful Textiles Sewn By Hand In Brilliant Colors And Intricate Patterns. This Is The Street Of The Tentmakers, The Home Of The Egyptian Appliqu Art Known As Khayamiya.The Tentmakers Of Cairo Brings Together The Stories Of The Tentmakers And Their Extraordinary Tentsfrom The Huge Tent Pavilions, Or Suradeq, Of The Streets Of Egypt, To The Souvenirs Of The First World War And Textile Artworks Celebrated By Quilters Around The World. It Traces The Origins And Aesthetics Of The Khayamiya Textiles That Enlivened The Ceremonial Tents Of The Fatimid, Mamluk, And Ottoman Dynasties, Exploring The Ways In Which They Challenged Conventions Under New Patrons And Technologies, Inspired The Paper Cutouts Of Henri Matisse, And Continue To Preserve A Legacy Of Skilled Handcraft In An Age Of Relentless Mass Production.Drawing On Historical Literature, Interviews With Tentmakers, And Analysis Of Khayamiya From Around The World, The Authors Reveal The Stories Of This Unique And Spectacular Egyptian Textile Art.
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Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
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Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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