A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

A KHAYAMIYA PANEL WITH CALLIGRAPHY, EGYPT, CAIRO, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Reference: ART300949

Geometric and architectural motifs cotton appliqué. 265 by 155 cm.

CATALOGUE NOTE Khayamiya is the Egyptian art of tent-making. Bright fabric pieces are cut, folded and skillfully handsewn to large canvases to create impressive tents and textile panels. These textiles are used in many Egyptian ceremonies, including weddings, funerals, street parties and religious events.