#064

[@reginamayer-eastman8052]

As a quilter I truly appreciate the level of craftsmanship and even art that go into these pieces. If I could afford it, I would pay ten times the stated price for one of these exquisite wall hangings. Not that I can afford it, but that is what they are worth.

[@pakelekiaeaglelady]

Just absolutely beautiful! I hope these men do well and make enough to make the income they need to sustain their lives. Such a beautiful art and very talented.

[@kathhollandful]

These men are true artists. Such a privilege to see this. Thanks for making this video.

[@earthwalkerquilting]

Very informative and interesting. Their work is exquisite and I trust in the future they are paid their true worth.

[@mitch1730]

The pricking & pouncing technique has been around for longer than I imagined.. When doing my machine embroidery apprenticeship 50 or so years ago we used this, but pricked with the needle of the machine. We also mixed our powder with kerosene & there was no need to then draw with a pencil... I am amazed at the talent of these gentlemen....

[@islandfolk2283]

May I know what is the name of the white powder? Thanks

[@Evan1060]

Wow. How wonderful to bring this stunning art to people who truly appreciate the craft and not just the resulting art. Thanks for sharing

[@beniciocolby4549]

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[@mavericknathaniel5469]

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[@beniciocolby4549]

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[@beniciocolby4549]

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[@mavericknathaniel5469]

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[@athenaharris7328]

Holy cow!!! Amazing work!!! And such humble attitudes about their work.... Wow, simply amazing.

[@jakemaxwel]

I now have a whole different view and admiration of a tentmaker! What amazing, beautiful art!

[@maryjaneocl]

Totally amazing work and I agree that it is worth far more than they sell it for. These quilted pieces are truly works of Art.

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

I'm totally amazed at the beauty of this art craft! Being a quilter I know we never get complete $ value and the rest is a work of love. These men are truly inspiring! It would take me at least 2 years to do what they do in 4 months! Thank you for highlighting this aspect of art, I shared it on Facebook to bring more awareness.

[@Bella31127]

Wow! I know this is from 2011' but this is beyond amazing. I wish that I could apprentice with them, it would be an honor. I respect their culture and their work ethic. Amazing! Tfs ❤

[@aliarodriguezghulam7340]

I'm so sad I've been to Cairo twice and had NO IDEA of these people. It's on my bucket list now! Thank you for featuring them.

[@tracybrewer8237]

Amazing. These are totally stunning. I could of watched them work for hours. Have to say they should be going for a lot more money for this art work.When you think how much we pay for some rugs. And wow they are so fast at this. Thank you for sharing this video I really enjoyed watching it.

[@bookbeing]

Alas, the treasure here! Inspiring! To spend even a short time learning this craft with these textile artists . . just to breathe the same sewing room air . . and thus begin some sort of quiltmaker osmosis. '. . ! Who wouldn't dream of enrollment in this sort of foreign exchange quilter program?! B-)

[@susantrubey4813]

bookbeing I would love a workshop in this. They would even earn more money.

[@TheHgt78]

Thank you for showing these beautiful works of art.

[@christinabachini4504]

My next holiday will be to Cairo to visit the tent makers, what an inspirational video, thank you for sharing.

[@angelafletcher6526]

Even taking in the fact that this was filmed 11 years ago that price is day light robbery. These beautiful works are so beautiful and worth so much more

[@tracybrewer5844]

WOW I was mesmerized by these fantastic applique quilts. What a great video to watch. Just wish these people got more money for the work they do. They are totally amazing. It is sad they don't get what they deserve for their work. Although I would so love to own one of these, and willing to pay twice the price they go for. Had to show my partner this video and then my daughter as well. Thank you for showing this video. Very informative..

[@sheryljohnson5062]

That is totally AMAZING! I wish it was available to be seen here in the USA! Wow! I am awe struck! If. I ever make it to Egypt, forget the tours...I will ask directions and make a special trip!

[@Bear901Love]

These are beautiful... thank you so much. The men are true artists!

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

Wow! Those are stunning!

[@helenhighwater5313]

Exquisite intricate work. So wonderful that this craft has been kept alive for so long and is being passed down as well. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."

[@kathrynlatimer4816]

Fabulous tent makers. I want to watch all of these videos.

[@maimieabrego94]

BEAUTIFUL! I thought the process was so fast and he made it look so easy.

[@marcieandersen2635]

Wow!Absolutely stunning!

[@michellesoomro7946]

I wish I had known about them when I lived in Cairo. I would have loved it!

[@orphana1]

Stunning!

[@leisongivangomo5656]

Truly beautiful work! Thank you Tarik and Hassan for showing your highest level skill. I would love to learn more.

[@esmeraldaslifefandango7594]

What amazing artists. Such beautiful work.

[@sinacrafts]

OMG! Incredibile! All my respect! Really artists! I don't believe how much work and talent!

[@talllala]

Wowzers!! This is AMAZING!! I'm in awe!

[@susanrawson2128]

these are utterly amazing... I'm speechless... of course... totally underpriced!!

[@Khamomil]

It was fascinating to watch him sew so fast. Would have been nice to see him do the appliqué inside the fish. Very nice man who loves his worlk!

[@jailmarocha9845]

Maravilhosos trabalhos. Lindos demais. Uma bela técnica, bem diferente. Adoraria ver mais vídeos com estes belos trabalhos. Parabéns.

[@evelynmiddlebrooks930]

speechless This is stunning work.

[@laurakilner440]

Canvas! I love this!

[@helenvalencia6310]

Amazing work. They should get paid more for their beautiful work.

[@giodrakes]

That is so fantastic! And they are so fast. I wish :)

[@annaryan5701]

Stunning works of art! Need to pay them much much more though, and tell them about the chalk transfer tools we have in the USA, will make their work so much more faster!

[@teampenit]

oh yes, they NEED us white guys to come tell them how to do their own culture even better...cause you know it's not 'quite' as good as it 'could' be, right? I mean, they've only been doing this for centuries, what do THEY know?

[@hensojen]

Amazingggg quilts! Thank you for the video ♡♡♡

[@barbararichmond6541]

I'm inspired to try appliqué now. Thank You.

[@jennybowker]

Wonderful wonderful work and lovely men.

[@kimedge7493]

TentmakersofCairo is their Etsy shop. They also have a Facebook page.

[@avonnorma]

Beautiful work.

[@kivakarmen8628]

Love this! I wish they would have let those gentlemen speak more. Now I understand better the career of Apostle Paul as a "tentmaker"

[@DarylannCampbell]

Wonderful and inspiring.

[@jennifermanian1420]

These are absolutely stunning!! Such talent!! Why do they sell for so.little? Where can Americans.see a show like this?

[@darlenefarmer5921]

Beautiful!

[@florindamolina1087]

que bella felicidades gracias por compartir muy lindo

[@nataloves]

W H O A jaw droppingly gorgeous!

[@patcollier449]

This is amazing work, such talent. Do they have American Outlets for their work?

[@barbararichmond6541]

It's worth it, but worth so much more. All hand done, is a lot of work.

[@quilthatchery]

I want one!

[@anajinn]

Where was this exhibition held, and when please?

[@flossie5432]

I saw these men sewing at the festival of quilts a few years ago.They had a stand at the show where there was always a group of people keen to see how they sewed .I was impressed by the free cutting and the speed of their applique.A group were invited to this huge quilt show in the NEC,Birmingham for a few years.

[@marilynvires1456]

Very beautiful.......

[@greatpty765]

How do you pick up just the top layer of the backing fabric with the needle?

[@dianesayers4763]

how would I go about buying one of these?????

[@cendrerawasih]

wow, amazing.

[@JudyHart1]

Wow!

[@nohasalah5914]

Everything in Egypt is underpaid and there are unimaginable bargains as the Egyptian currency in 2019 is even lower than in 2011, you have to visit Egypt at least once in your life.

[@maittlen]

WOW! Their work ia totally incredible! So vibrant and beautiful. Too cheap! Very sad that this is a dying art. I truly hope through videos and shows these super talented men can find a new market for their exquisite work.

[@janiceobembe1076]

very nice

[@sharonlatour6230]

WOW!!!!

[@sakuravirtualjp]

pero en egipto la moneda noes esterlina? el dijo pound...es su anteriro moneda....aun circula? el pound.

[@barbg4046]

I am surprised at how little they sell for, I was thinking in the thousands. I feel badly that they are not getting what they are worth.

[@feleciaeverett1799]

Those men are being short changed for their work. To think that their magnificent work is being sold us for under $700 is ridiculous they should be anywhere from 15 to $2,000 each

[@jmdenison]

Bad news, the value of the UK pound has dropped dramatically. I don't know if it's because of the Britexit (leaving the EU), but the UK pound is about 1.2% of the US Dollar, so that means a 250 pound UK piece is now about $300 US. With respect to what these works can fetch at market guys, I feel ya. It takes me 40 to 60 hours to make an art quilt and see if they fetch more than $50 on Etsy or Ebay. The ability to starve while making beauty is the tradition of the artist.

[@ROSEISDAHLTROYEGREEN]

deberìa ser obligatorio..recuperar el trabajo de las manos..en cada CULTURA..-

[@matthewzinnel7801]

250 British Pound equals 336.62 US Dollar

[@recovercoachfavorite]

I think someone ought to let Assome know that his work is worth more than that in American money-instead of taking advantage of him. This IS slave labor and you all have got to realize it.

[@lilysmile2119]

i agree with you

[@Marialla.]

You are being arrogant in your assumptions. A slave is someone not free to do anything other than what their owner tells them. These are free craftsmen, doing work they choose, and proud to pass the business on to their children. Prices are relative. Just because four months of work would cost more in America doesn't mean it takes that much money to live on where he is.

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

Don't be so bloody arrogant 4 months work then sold for peanuts is slave labour. Yes he is doing something he loves and wants to pass it on to his children so they don't starve. If he got a fair price he would not live hand to month like most do in his country, he could eat like a lord and live like a lord if he cared too. Most people want things for nothing, I would like to know how many people have bought his work for peanuts and gone on to sell it at a very high price.

[@teampenit]

wow....so you think YOU know better than Assome what he needs to charge for his work? Why? I see a free man...you see what? a poor ignorant savage? why would you even think for a moment he needs YOU to roll up in his life and tell him what to do? Isn't that the very definition of colonialism? He is not less than you just because he lives in a different country and has different values than you. You are racist.

[@teampenit]

@@JOHANNA-qd6iz oh right he needs YOU to tell us how he wants to live. He needs YOU to run over and 'rescue' him from the life HE HAS CHOSEN. You see a 'slave' because he isn't dressed like you, doesn't have the 'things' you have...I see an adult man from another culture doing the best he can with what he has where he is. It's beyond arrogant that YOU know more about how to run his life than he does. Look up the anti-war song "Sunshine"