The Tentmakers of Cairo Quilt Exhibit

 Another well presented Exhibit

during AQS QuiltWeek/ Phoenix was

Stitch Like An Egyptian

with

The Tentmakers of Cairo

125 beautifully appliqued quilts lined an entire section

of the Convention Center

 With needles flying 

and snippets of cloth laying at his feet

Hosam Hanafy worked rapidly 

on brilliantly colored applique

for the full 4 days of the show.

 This ancient art 

begins with a canvas back

and then layers of solid colored cloth

are sewn in bit by bit

by hand 

to form the top. 

Rows upon rows of beautiful quilts.

 Such intricate designs!

Each quilt was for sale.

 We marveled at the prices

for such detailed pieces.

 For example:

Wael

54" X 65"

was listed at $1,200 for AQS Members

$1,500 retail

The Tentmakers of Cairo

is a traveling exhibit with AQS

check their listings

for future shows.

A recent comment with additional information:
A great post about the Tentmakers of Cairo. If you are keen to see more or find out more about them you should take a look at our website www.tentmakersofcairo.com where you can find out more about the men and about our upcoming documentary film about them.

Cheers.

Kim Beamish
Producer
The Tentmakers of Chareh El Khiamiah