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EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE RICH TAPESTRY OF KHAYAMIYA, AN ANCIENT CRAFT
BORN IN CAIRO THAT ONCE ADORNED TENTS AND PAVILIONS, NOW TEETERING ON THE BRINK
OF EXTINCTION

UNVEILING ARTISTRY:
A JOURNEY INTO KHAYAMIYA


AN


INTRICATE


CRAFT

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PROJECTS

COLLECTIONS

THE ART

[Collection 1]

VEILED REVERIE

An exploration of the craft of Khayamiya through the medium of artistic
expression.

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[Collection 2]

ETERNAL RYTHM

Harmony transcends matter. The eye is a witness of the bond between the stitches
and the chords that play to the beat of the moving particles.

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[Collection 3]

BLOSSOMING TRADITIONS

Where the ancient art of Khayameya seamlessly meets contemporary style.

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[Collection 4]

PUBLICATION: ART OF KHAYAMEYA

An ancient craft born in Cairo that once adorned tents and pavilions, is now
teetering on the brink of extinction.

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[Collection 5]

FLIGHT OF LONGING

Inspired by the iconic folk song 'يا اما حمامى سرح' this handcrafted Khayameya
celebrates Egyptian traditional folklore.

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2024

EXHIBITIONS

ATTENDED EVENTS

APRIL 2022 // CAIRO, EGYPT

BAYT YAKAN

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This exhibition was a Khayameya Pop- Up curated in Bayt Yakan by Seif El-
Rashidi. Bayt Yakan is a historical site in Cairo that was originally a
privately- renovated 17th century house located in Darb el Labbana.

MARCH 2024 // CAIRO, EGYPT

BIBLIOHEK ART GALLERY

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This exhibition of Khayameya focuses on old and new, capturing the spirit of
this remarkable craft, demonstrating how it continues to invent itself
responding to the ways in which Egyptian society itself evolves.

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ABOUT ME

DESIGNER & ARTIST

WHO AM I


A COLLABORATIVE JOURNEY OF CREATION AND EXPERIMENTATION

ABOUT HABIBA SAWAF

Habiba Sawaf is a visual designer from Cairo, Egypt. She earned her Graphic
Design degree from the German University in Cairo's faculty of Applied Arts &
Sciences. Since her journey with design began, she has been fascinated by the
possibilities of design and its intersections with diverse disciplines.

Drawing inspiration from her surroundings, Habiba finds the design process to be
the most fulfilling aspect of her work. With a love for experimentation, Habiba
finds endless inspiration in the vibrant streets and rich cultural fabric of
Cairo. Her admiration for Cairo's cultural tapestry evolved into a deep
appreciation for its traditional crafts.

Cairo is full of crafts with captivating stories, skilled artisans, and bustling
workshops. It was at the intersection of design and crafts that she truly found
her calling, where the focus shifted from mere aesthetics to a collaborative
journey of creation and experimentation.

Since 2021, Habiba has been collaborating with Khayameya artisans. Initially a
newcomer to Khayameya Street in Cairo, she embarked on projects together with
the craftsmen, forging friendships through shared conversations over countless
cups of tea and coffee. This collaborative process has evolved into a creative
partnership that challenges both her as a designer and craftsmen to push
boundaries and explore new realms of experimentation.

AWARDS

London International Creative Competition - LICC 2022 Non-Professional (Official
Selection of Shoot (Photo/Video) for Veiled Reverie Collection)

London International Creative Competition - LICC 2022 Non-Professional (Official
Selection of Shoot (Graphic) for Veiled Reverie Collection)

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EGYPTIAN APPLIQUE - KHAYAMEYA

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