Egyptian Handicrafts Museum: Discover Ancient Crafts in World's Largest Collection - Hurghada

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Explore the ancient Egyptian handicrafts in the world’s largest museum of endangered crafts, and consider performing some of the work yourself. Explore all of Egypt’s handicrafts.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

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Hurghada - Since the era of the pharaohs, Egyptians have held a deep appreciation for the art of handcrafting, producing both ornate and essential items for those alive and deceased.
These skills have been handed down through generations from one expert to another. The craftmanship in Egypt has undergone evolution from the times of the Graeco-Roman period, through the Coptic era, and into Islamic Egypt. While preserving ancient techniques, new methods were also incorporated, leading to the wide array of handcrafted goods found across Egypt today.
For numerous Egyptian households, these artisanal trades have been a critical source of income.
With these invaluable handmade crafts at risk of disappearing, this initiative aims to safeguard them both as a cultural treasure and as a vital means of livelihood for certain families.

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