Christina de Korte | Let the Textile Speak, Egyptian Khayamiya through the Streets of Cairo

Nederlands-Vlaams Instituut in Cairo - NVIC 1 ش د. محمود عزمى، Omar Al Khayam, Zamalek, Giza Governorate 4270151, Giza, Giza, Egypt

Khayamiya is a textile that is omnipresent in Egypt. The word itself is derived from the Arabic word for tent, namely khayma. Originally, this appliqué technique was mostly used for making hand-sewn tents. Nowadays, khayamiya can also be created using […]

Xiaoyue Yasin Li | Steel and Splendor, Aesthetics of Infrastructure in the Egyptian State Railways

Nederlands-Vlaams Instituut in Cairo - NVIC 1 ش د. محمود عزمى، Omar Al Khayam, Zamalek, Giza Governorate 4270151, Giza, Giza, Egypt

Railways are more than a modern means of transportation. Stations and track networks occupy significant physical space that demands public attention. Their presence in cultural forms such as magazines, exhibitions, museums, and films further emphasized their visibility and cultural significance. […]

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