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Egyptian Handicrafts

Since the Pharaonic age, Egypt has been famous for its unique handmade products using natural local resources. Egyptian handicrafts are receiving local as well as worldwide exposure, especially now, since local development agencies are working closely with local artisans to improve design and quality through holding quality assurance and styling workshops and hands-on skill building training for the local artisans. Some local handmade products have even received ISO 9001 certification by TUV Cert. Many of these products are developed by local men and women in villages in Fayoum, Siwa, Baharya, Dakhla, Kharga as well as in Upper Egypt and Sinai. Most famous handmade products are recycled blown glass, handmade textile, hand-woven carpets, carved wood, handmade ceramics, leather, palm baskets, Alabaster products and carved brass and silver. Egyptian handmade products are exported to USA, Canada, UK, Czech Republic, Moldova, Japan, Germany, and Australia, to name a few.