Khayamiya
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.5|Khayamiya in Cairo Khayamiya ( ) is a decorative Egyptian art appliqué textile, that dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt. They are now primarily made in Cairo, Egypt, along what is known as the Street of the Tentmakers (''Shari'a al-Khayamiyya, or Suq al-Khayamiyya'') centered in the Qasaba of Radwan Bey, a historic covered market built in the 17th century. The street is located immediately south of bawabet el metwali (Bab Zuwayla), and is located along the historic economic axis of Cairo, in a section within Muizz street.
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thumb|upright=1.5|Khayamiya in Cairo Khayamiya ( ) is a decorative Egyptian art appliqué textile, that dates back to as far as Ancient Egypt. They are now primarily made in Cairo, Egypt, along what is known as the Street of the Tentmakers (''Shari'a al-Khayamiyya, or Suq al-Khayamiyya'') centered in the Qasaba of Radwan Bey, a historic covered market built in the 17th century. The street is located immediately south of bawabet el metwali (Bab Zuwayla), and is located along the historic economic axis of Cairo, in a section within Muizz street.
==Description== Khayamiya are elaborately patterned and colourful appliqués applied to the interior of tents, serving a dual function of shelter and ornament. They resemble quilts, and possess the three layers typical of quilts – a heavy "back", a background "top", and elaborate appliqué over the "top". Functionally, they can be compared to curtains, though their recent roles have diversified to cater for touristic purposes. These now include cushion covers, fashion, bags, bedspreads, and other applications.