Monday, September 24, 2012

Tentmakers of Cairo (Egypt)


I have LOVED the quilts the Tentmakers of Cairo make for years and years now.  Their work is truly amazing.  I knew about them from a friend who lived there for a short time, and learned a lot about them.  In fact I own the above quilt - a truly spectacular piece of work.



I found this interview with Jenny Bowker and 2 tentmakers on you tube.  It is truly amazing to see them work.  So I thought you might like to see it too!  ENJOY!

Posted by Quilts And Pieces at 9:47 PM
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9 comments from wonderful readers:

not so zen -quilts in Paris said... 1

I'm speechless, so lovely and creative....

1:00 AM
Karen said... 2

I knew nothing about this topic. I am off to watch the video.

5:22 AM
beaquilter said... 3

wow! must take years to finish these, working on them every day! gorgeous

5:27 AM
Karen said... 4

Just watched the video. Amazing. The men work so fast!

5:36 AM
Me and My Stitches said... 5

That is truly amazing! I can't needle turn at all and am just in awe of how FAST they do this. All are such beautiful works of art.

6:02 AM
Annette said... 6

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. I have to go watch it again.

8:42 AM
Diane said... 7

I am amazed. They are beautiful! I would love to see them in person. Thank you for sharing the video.

6:06 PM
Glenda said... 8

I stumbled on to your blog Via 3 other blogs on Quilts of Cairo, I also have always been fascinated by how HUGE these quilts are and the 1000s of hours that go in to making a tent. Interesting thing for me was when I saw your quilt I realised I have a small table runner that was given to me about 12 years ago by an overseas visitor, but I did not realise it came from Cairo, it is the same design as yours but very very much smaller. I have always loved this piece and have it draped over my camphor chest in my room that was my mums. Now I will appreciate it even more. Cheers Glenda Australia

4:05 PM
Glenda said... 9

I stumbled on to your blog Via 3 other blogs on Quilts of Cairo, I also have always been fascinated by how HUGE these quilts are and the 1000s of hours that go in to making a tent. Interesting thing for me was when I saw your quilt I realised I have a small table runner that was given to me about 12 years ago by an overseas visitor, but I did not realise it came from Cairo, it is the same design as yours but very very much smaller. I have always loved this piece and have it draped over my camphor chest in my room that was my mums. Now I will appreciate it even more. Cheers Glenda Australia

7:23 PM

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