Egyptain Embroidery bags
Hand stiched Egyptain Embroidery bags
A woman’s collective creates amazingly intricate hand-stitched cloth in northern Sinai to preserve their traditional heritage. Making these items helps provide an additional income source for them and their families. Every piece is unique, and I’m pleased to offer a range of larger and smaller bags, including cosmetic purses
Material: 100% Cotton
Source:Egyptain made by a women’s collective in northern Sinai.
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The women of the Bedouin tribes in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, have a rich tradition of hand embroidery. Bedouin embroidery is a form of textile art passed down from generation to generation. It reflected the Bedouin people's cultural identity and way of life.
This embroidery typically decorates various items, including clothing, tents, and household items, such as cushions and curtains. It also creates decorative pieces such as wall hangings and tablecloths, often incorporating geometric patterns and vibrant colours.
Bedouin embroidery is characterized by its bold and colourful geometric patterns, which are embroidered onto fabric using a variety of stitches. The designs are often inspired by the natural environment, such as the stars, the sun, the moon, the mountains, and the desert.
One notable embroidery style from the Sinai is "Tarboush," characterized by its use of red and black thread to create bold, intricate designs. Another style, called "Tukris," features more delicate patterns created with lighter colours, often incorporating floral motifs.
In recent years, Bedouin embroidery has gained popularity as a form of art, and many organizations have been established to promote and preserve the tradition. Today, Bedouin women continue to pass on their embroidery skills to their daughters and granddaughters, ensuring that this beautiful tradition will be preserved for future generations.