handicrafts
Social solidarity min. inaugurates ‘Diarna’ handicrafts exhibition
Egypt
February 25, 2023
Social solidarity min. inaugurates ‘Diarna’ handicrafts exhibition
Social Solidarity Minister Nevine al-Qabbaj on Friday opened the “Diarna” exhibition for handicrafts. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister…
‘Turathna’ exhibition to be held from October 9 to 15
Egypt
September 20, 2022
‘Turathna’ exhibition to be held from October 9 to 15
The Medium, Small and Micro Enterprise Development Agency is organizing for the fourth year in a row the “Turathna” (Our…
Photos: Fayoum village famous for pottery gets first free Wi-fi service in Egypt
Egypt
March 8, 2021
Photos: Fayoum village famous for pottery gets first free Wi-fi service in Egypt
Fayoum Governor Ahmed al-Ansari signed an agreement with a mobile company to improve internet service and provide the Tunis village…
Photos: Egypt’s Torathena handicrafts exhibition sees remarkable turnout
Culture
October 12, 2020
Photos: Egypt’s Torathena handicrafts exhibition sees remarkable turnout
In only the first few hours of opening its doors, the Torathena (Our Heritage) handicrafts exhibition sponsored by President Abdel…
Decades of war shatter Afghanistan’s glassblowing craft
Middle East
October 24, 2018
Decades of war shatter Afghanistan’s glassblowing craft
Hunched and shriveled, Afghan glassblower Ghulam Sakhi deftly blows and twirls molten glass into delicate blue and green goblets and…
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
Egypt
February 21, 2017
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) was unwrapped this week, chronically narrating Egypt's civilization throughout history by showcasing 50,000 ancient…
PM inaugurates “Creative Egypt”, a grand handicrafts outlet
Business
July 9, 2015
PM inaugurates “Creative Egypt”, a grand handicrafts outlet
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb opened on Wednesday a permanent market for handicrafts at the Omar Effendi department store in Mohandessin. Mehleb,…
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
Life & Style
November 11, 2012
A dying artform: Traditional handicraft production is on the verge of extinction
The shift from modern houses with bright and loud colors, American-style open kitchens and practical pieces of furniture, to more…
Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation activities
Life & Style
January 28, 2012
Children’s corner: Mid-year vacation activities
Mid-year vacation is a good break for kids after a particularly stressful first semester. However, parents should teach children how…
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
Life & Style
November 18, 2011
Children’s corner: Kids’ workshop celebrating friendship
Diwan bookstore hosted Friday a friendship event at its Heliopolis branch organized by the edutainment center Kids' Workshop.