Meet Some Of The Last Papyrus Makers In Egypt Keeping A 5,000-Year-Old Craft Alive | Still Standing

[@henrydickerson9776]

This isn't just art. It's living history, and I'm glad they see its value. The art is excellent, but it's so much more.

[@trenae77]

I totally agree! This was a lifestyle even more than it was an art. Atef and his workers are historical curators and should receive national funding to support their craft. I know, pipe dream and wishful thinking, but this is how we lose history, when the world around does not recognize what is fading around them!

[@yeti6601]

yea it def is

[@sleptiq]

Like a coloring book.

[@CharlieTheAstronaut]

It is mass-produced and readily available throughout Egypt...

[@trenae77]

@@CharlieTheAstronaut I don’t doubt this; there are cultural or native crafts available here in the US through mass production, but buying these does not support the individual artisans on the level the sellers would like you to believe. This is what I like to shop local (to the product) or Free/Fair trade if I can. Sometimes I can’t afford the nicer thing I could have by mass production, but I can make small contributions to add to those of others.

[@Menuki]

I’m getting kinda aggravated at Insider talking about these dying businesses but not providing any sales links. I’d buy Mexican salt and papyrus

[@fitawrarifitness6842]

Yes I don't know why the can't provide a simple contact

[@pampoovey6722]

@James Cricket The whole point is to buy once. Normally it'd be tourists buying a memento. Nobody is buying a papyrus art subscription box. Fake woke ass.

[@abigailfowler1843]

@James Cricket Better than nothing for the current time being. Would you rather these skills be lost and their makers die forgotten and alone in the streets?

[@happyfacz5391]

These people can’t hire online website maker to sell there products wanna buy it? Get a plane ticket to Egypt

[@aeris_yt]

It's stated that they only sell locally - meaning there is no sales link for them. At least Insider introduces them to us and we can make the decision to go to Egypt and support their businesses when we are there.

[@usagi32211]

My heart broke when they said he sold his paintings for as little as $3.

[@artemasace0349]

@@henryalaverz2761 I see no checkmark on your name.

[@mercurywoodrose]

this is appalling. he could easily get 300 as a traditional craftsman. esp. if he gets to produce works of what he loves most, and not just what sells to tourists.

[@funnythe7th]

@@henryalaverz2761 no checkmark on ur name

[@subwayz_qt5]

@@funnythe7th report it, this channel doesn't have anu subscribers

[@omarmandooh]

Here in Egypt, most ppl dont care about money.

[@amanmalhothra2474]

My father, when he came back from abroad gifted me a papyrus with a painting of Cleopatra sailing in the Nile with her maids. Its exquisite and beautiful art for such a reasonable price! I still cherish it after all these years.

[@krinka1915]

Love your story!😊 i imagine the painting is beautiful!

[@YousefAmar]

Not to burst your bubble, but are you sure it's real papyrus? It's not uncommon for banana leaf to be sold as papyrus

[@krinka1915]

@@YousefAmar oops

[@santocuban7086]

I actually own a piece of papyrus that my teacher gave me when I was in school. it was either grade 1, 2 or 3. When i was a teenager i wanted to throw it away. yet for some reason is still own it. it was in my closet for nearly a decade and i still i own it. It's hanging on my bedroom wall. I think it's actually a picture of Cleopatra. My teacher got it from a vender in Egypt. glad i still own it.

[@craigcassidy6078]

Cleopatra wasnt Egyptian

[@ms.minchin6277]

Saied's paintings should be worth waaaay more. It's too good to be priced that low😔

[@roymangubatmd]

@@williamsmith279 you are totally real definitely you have a very big verification mark

[@williamsmith279]

@@roymangubatmd inbox me on my WhatsApp

[@snifey7694]

Always be grateful Even if the price is lower than dirt Or higher than gold

[@pigeon1923]

@@williamsmith279 nice try! You're not the real Business Insider. Also, your profile picture is off-centre to the left. How many people have actually fallen for it?

[@nataliekidd2135]

That’s exactly what I was thinking

[@macym57]

I hope Business Insider helped them open a website for them to sell their art work and papyrus paper after they were done interviewing them.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Yes they should be supported

[@ImpetuousPorkus]

Exactly, give them the means to globalize their business and reach customers across the world.

[@GreedyGabriel]

Nah they got their story and left.

[@thornyback]

There is a big boom in artistry right now with all the people taking up painting and calligraphy at home. These guys need to get the papyrus online, the market is waiting.

[@darkravenproductions7544]

@@thornyback i would love these for my house ....i really hope he is online

[@Partizan-one]

When I was a child, me and my dad went to Egypt together. We bought a painting from here and I have had it now for 20 years. I still appreciate it everyday and cherish it.

[@AllinOnecompk-le8ct]

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[@omarmandooh]

Wow, I'm an Egyptian and I dont even have a Papyrus paper. Maybe because most Egyptians now live in more Urban and developed areas which are pretty far from the OG Egypt

[@ashleywilkins289]

I love the internet, he's like this usually sells to tourists shops for 3 dollars and it's now 100 for the high demand 👏👏👏 he deserves it

[@emmakise5182]

yesss get that bank

[@Lex60]

Seriously, the quality of the craft [the papyrus and the art] deserves more than just 3 dollars. I am glad that they are doing better now!

[@hannyguston8303]

Yeah especially it's nearly extinct. I think it deserves more than 3 dollars.

[@darlenemestas8347]

I have a stationary set of theirs I bought at a local market years ago. An Egyptian boy had a booth. I didnt realize its so rare the paper is now. Id buy a art piece for way more than $3. That guy needs a website.

[@brianaberry6494]

I wish he sold online. I would buy!!!!

[@Kraut_the_Parrot]

Is there a way to order online from Said?

[@MMokhz221]

@@inyabloodclatt7242 lmao

[@fuego3974]

@@inyabloodclatt7242 Joined 1 month ago? Definitely a troll.

[@chim__park]

@@inyabloodclatt7242 deserved

[@oversouledict2005]

@@inyabloodclatt7242 what did you say? The comment got deleted

[@eskihesap9985]

Kraut

[@miniko_artsy]

Everyone talking about Said but can we pay some respect to Atef, it’s because of him talent artist like Said are able to keep this tradition alive

[@claudiaionescu1661]

ROMÂNIA /🤩🤩🤩 👌

[@CharlieTheAstronaut]

This article is false (at least very poorly researched), real and fake papyrus paper is readily available in stores across Egypt, the "artwork" is not more complicated than printing a T-Shirt...

[@OvelNick]

@@CharlieTheAstronaut business insider has turned into vice.

[@acumens4404]

This is a really important part of our human history, not only Egyptian history. We need to preserve the Papyrus plant alive and the art active!

[@AllinOnecompk-le8ct]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJq5aZupoJyZgaM

[@djquinn11]

True!

[@LearnwithJanice]

Well stated

[@nmitchxll305]

Hey, a commentor named يوم لذيذ has created an instagram on behalf of Saied, it’s @saiedpapyrusart if you’re interested

[@stuart6478]

how conservative of you

[@israaelsayed772]

My mom used to work on coloring this beautiful papers, my respect to those who saving our heritage ❤️❤️

[@Shan-do3vs]

With no disrespect, why didn't you learn the art?😕

[@Li-anne0]

Respect ✊

[@roelcahinde5619]

what a beautiful paper must be preserve by the next generation

[@youraverageimperialguard7932]

👍

[@youraverageimperialguard7932]

@Blake Hargrove That's totally wrong. DNA comparisons from mummies when compared to Modern Egyptian DNA shows a extremely close match. Modern Egyptians are descended from Ancient Egyptians.

[@wafa6377]

my mom has a papyrus artpiece of queen Nefertiti she got years ago in Egypt. it’s beautiful and hangs on our wall in a frame. i thank people who make wonderful art like these.

[@christian3050]

You're welcome

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

I got Horus

[@tvommy]

Can you guys help him make a website so we can buy his art? I would cry if this art died because the pandemic. He deserves it!

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt.) I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt.

[@unknownxyz7425]

@@Mm-op2fd thats great man

[@Marrithegreat1]

@@Mm-op2fd I just started following. I really hope this will get him up and running. I would love to support his work. It's really amazing. Thanks for doing this for him!

[@Zaid-st6wn]

@@Mm-op2fd more people need to see this

[@tvommy]

Thank you! @@Mm-op2fd

[@flikkie72]

I think the act of creative art like this needs to be a world heritage and protected by some international fund.

[@ndblanks]

wait actually this is genius

[@sapphicshenanigans6698]

*let's make this happen*

[@istradecel2431]

Lets make act of art second or third priority, make world hunger to get first international fund

[@talentedofficials2445]

There’s many more important problems

[@flikkie72]

@@talentedofficials2445 saving one doesn't mean neglecting the other

[@cheyannerockett8870]

The worst thing to happen to a people is to forget and truly lose a part of it’s beautiful history. I hope their papyrus industry stays strong!

[@sin3358]

It probably won't. And then once it's gone, after a few years, people will try to bring it back. And the prices of it will be most likely very high

[@ImGroot100]

Yes and they remember the silliest things of the past

[@GrimYak]

It is what it is. Humans move on. We used to write with feathers and quills, do you?

[@shadowbanned.5658]

Nyeheheheheheh…?

[@meginna8354]

This is not a tradition, this started just a few decades ago for tourists looking to buy some stuff

[@sqoishicasette]

I wish Saied could start a youtube channel while filming how he's painting that way he'd gain from youtube also spread awareness about the art then sell them in his website like merch and the viewers would be crazy to buy 🔥 💯

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt...

[@nunyabiz6925]

@@Mm-op2fd awesome ty

[@moustafaibrahiem577]

@@Mm-op2fd بما انك مصريه هكلمك بالعربي في الحقيقه في ناس كثير مهتمين بفن سعيد وعاطف و بيتمنوا انهم يشتروا منهم

[@yewsengcheong1637]

@@Mm-op2fd that’s great! I think with the show of support on here, you can definitely help him to bring sales online. All the best!!

[@chevon1920]

@@Mm-op2fd yes, do it please. I really want to buy some of his artwork!!

[@blightpepsi]

*update* I bought one of the art pieces and it's absolutely gorgeous. I encourage everyone when is able to buy a painting !!!

[@alexandria6007]

How? The sales links aren’t listed

[@blightpepsi]

@@alexandria6007 yes the links are in the description

[@Owdaks]

How do they dispose of the chemicals used in the process?

[@Owdaks]

@bluetree 737 lol

[@Owdaks]

@bluetree 737 But it's so wholesome and i want to buy a brick there, just concerned about environmental preservation.

[@totsiee3603]

I don't get why these are low in demand. They already said it "Papyrus plant is almost extinct" this is also a part of culture, history. People pay thousands for shoes with red bottoms that will eventually be dated but these kinds of art is timeless.

[@Ahappysandwich]

Different interest most people don't find the appeal of one including myself I mean what can I do with it? Don't get me wrong I'm sure there are people that like it but the way I see it I'd rather spend my money on something worthwhile.

[@chyguy3776]

@@Ahappysandwich I get it but at the same time, Egypt is the oldest country in the world and Papyrus paper is something that's almost just as ancient. The mere cultural value especially in its scarcity in the future makes it more than worthwhile at least for me even if it isn't usable.

[@seasong7655]

Maybe low demand because the tourism is missing due to covid

[@aluminiotastynt1577]

they dont have money to buy expencive paper ?

[@austinthrowsstuff]

This is just crap made for tourist though....

[@dumbgenious1960]

As an Egyptian copt, I am so saddened to hear this art is dying, and I am incredibly grateful to people like him who are continuing the beautiful history from papyrus

[@dumbgenious1960]

@qopoy dnon for real. This type of work is the very essence of art because it is the essence of humans. Papyrus isn’t just the first type of paper, it’s how humans left their mark on the world and shared languages from thousands of years ago. Ain’t nothing like it

[@hellz23456]

i mean this work of art dated way back to more than 2000 bc right, this kind of art is so ancient and pure

[@janbaer3241]

This is living history. An entire town is dedicated to the re-creation and preservation of an ancient art form.

[@caressmorell7887]

It is so beautiful! I can’t believe they only sell it for $3. Anything that’s hand made in a way imprints your soul on to it. It’s someone’s hand on it at the time of its creation. It should be more

[@mistermood4164]

go buy support the artists than

[@evrstnslv]

He's too generous. This is not only Egypt history but this is part of world human civilization.

[@AAA-iw1ml]

@James Cricket it’s existed for hundreds of years it’s just that in the 1970’s the process was remade so that it could be produced faster and more efficiently.

[@nonoah4284]

@@AAA-iw1ml Yeah. Like virtually all technology that is still needed today... Now where's the heritage.

[@annissaary8321]

@@nonoah4284 they're still doing the same thing, it's just faster so they can produce it easier, they still do basically everything by hand and it still takes days

[@susanmoretz4808]

@@nonoah4284 the heritage is that they are still making papyrus paper like how we maintain abaca plantation to make fancy traditioma and native formal dresses and suits used on occasions

[@potatoyoutube9225]

Yall we need to keep this alive, and they should definitely sell them online and higher the prices for the artworks.

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt...

[@wellplayed4497]

You both seem sketchy

[@TheMreargasm]

They need to convert it into NFT

[@hatemali6049]

@@wellplayed4497 kindly open Etsy and find the shop you will find my picture with Saied

[@rororizky8424]

I was saving up my money for summer exchange program to Egypt before pandemic hit. I'm sure I'm going to buy papyrus art if it wasn't cancelled. I really hate this situation rn :( I hope he can still make living from his art, Aamiin.

[@sasazenny1750]

Whoever you are, Whenever you come we will give you the most warm welcome you have ever seen. And i assure you that you will feel at home. Hope it doesn't get cancelled :)

[@bern6543]

In Egypt you would find papyrus shops on every corner at tourist destinations. But they sell only fake ones. For the price of a real one, of course. If you make a guided tour you will be dragged into what they call 'papyrus factory' or 'papyrus museum'. The prices there will be even higher than in the shops, they claim that they have real papyrus. With stamp and certificate🤦‍♂️. All fakes too.

[@grandsome1]

I saved money once to go there on a school trip but the Arab spring hit and it was cancelled, so I feel you, fam!

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@banjopickinchic]

My husband is Egyptian and this just makes me appreciate him more. As an American I tend to take many things for granted and this makes me realize how important just one item can change society.

[@pinkrainclouds2190]

Saied has such a gentle, sweet spirit and his art is beautiful. I never really appreciated art as a little girl, but especially since the pandemic, I've begun to really appreciate how important it.

[@chriswalker6177]

Art are beautiful

[@sanoptprie2682]

This is why I love insider, they show the beauty of these handworks which we have never seen and we'll never see these antique technique of making.

[@vinjanderson]

I can't help but think that if these people's ancestors saw them that their ancestors would never stop telling them how much better ancient papyrus is compared to the modern day product

[@istradecel2431]

Every generation have their own "boomer"

[@nishant3631]

These aren't the same as ancient Egyptians, they're Arabs

[@vinjanderson]

@@nishant3631 ...it’s just a joke

[@notahotshot]

@@vinjanderson, you cannot joke about such things, snowflakes will melt. Geez! Global warming, dude.

[@nightly145]

Null Void A glass that never brakes? Imagine the kind of things ppl would do with that kinda glass. Do you have any more info about this glass maker, I’m interested in knowing more.

[@teenblue8147]

I hope the papyrus industry will be a able to recover and become a thriving industry once again. I would be pretty sad to see papyrus go extinct.

[@saeidtarkhan4493]

We all hope that

[@1erickf50]

Just imagine a brand called Papyr, an alternative to Canson products

[@youreaqt3730]

The problem is, they are drying out the resources for it. They don’t replant. This isn’t good for future generations or Mother Earth in general. Let it die out if it means more deforestation

[@saphire2611]

That's pretty unlikely it's just not convenient and it's only use is to make copies of ancient art and sell to tourist's

[@monagy5688]

I’m from Egypt and this really hurts me that he has to go through this hopefully when I visit egypt I will try to buy from him

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@maninblack9271]

@@hatemali6049 ill visit it one day and buy the papyrus

[@hatemali6049]

@@maninblack9271 you can buy it online now from etsy

[@maninblack9271]

@@hatemali6049 thank you.

[@hatemali6049]

@@maninblack9271 you are welcome

[@hosursaivijitha4710]

My father got a papyrus painting wall hanging 11 years ago when he visited Egypt.... it is one of best things in our house rn... If anyone come across papyrus paintings I would recommend to buy it. That paintings will make one's hosue look very rich.

[@Coffeegirl739]

Some guys made etsy shop for Mr Said, name: AlQaramousPapyrus

[@riav7467]

My brother-in-law gifted a papyrus scroll to my husband from his trip to Egypt. It's very nice and even if I never visited the country, it's nice to have a piece of Egyptian culture. If you visit the country, please support the local artisans.

[@janholman6192]

I framed a papyrus painting about 20 years ago. It was a very unique piece of art. The director of our department took a vacation to Egypt and brought the papyrus art back here to the US. I wonder if she got it from this area, and even the artist here himself! May this never die out.

[@AllinOnecompk-le8ct]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJq5aZupoJyZgaM

[@whizzy9315]

Very interesting!

[@francescotiboni397]

My grandma gifted me an original papyrus when she returned from the Expo, in this moment it is right behind me , watching me watching a papyrus video

[@Artemi22]

@Da Baby what? you want him to give proof that his grandma gave him a papyrus? really?

[@MazTheMeh16]

@Da Baby why would it matter?

[@MazTheMeh16]

@Da Baby your profile is literally a new yet overused meme that's gonna be dead in a few weeks

[@Yeetuz.Deletuz]

@Da Baby meh stfu

[@aaronlimeuchin7352]

@Da Baby no offense, the ability to speak does not make you intelligent.

[@patriotofpersia2238]

I'm From Iran and Proud to Egypt Keep your old culture alive 🇮🇷 🇪🇬

[@asparadog]

I'm from the UK and I'd love to visit your country and see Persepolis. It's a shame our two governments are hostile.

[@nfspbarrister5681]

Well, humble brags between the people from oldest civilizations on earth? Calling the indians and chinesse people too..😂😂😂

[@SS-gs2lh]

Hoping to visit Iran after the pandemic is over. Hari Om. :)

[@powerhouse8888]

@@nfspbarrister5681 it’s called respect which is something you americans doesn’t know, the first example is your sarcastic stupid comment.

[@kryppyy]

@@powerhouse8888 Stfu don't base some entire country off of one person comment

[@jadedmind7634]

This is amazing! The art itself is soooo awesome, then he seems like the sweetest man who is so talented and selling his art for such a small price. The fact he has an Etsy now warms my heart. I hope he's happy and able to live a happy life with financial stability. ❤️

[@arshiashah8822]

How can we find him on Etsy?

[@hex_1733]

@@arshiashah8822 Links are in the description!

[@rebeccatexaschick7621]

This is beyond cool. Who would have thought somebody still makes this? Ancient history in front of you.

[@notahotshot]

Ebay, ebay thought it. You can purchase stacks of papyrus on Ebay.

[@z.6480]

@@notahotshot It's not very accessible...you can't just find anything on ebay.

[@loading2112]

My friend bought this as souvenirs from Egypt (it has ancient Egyptian glpyhs printed on it). I asked what so special about this? And she said this was the same paper used by Egyptians 5000 years ago and I never got excited because some piece of paper before.

[@God-Emperor_Elizabeth_the_2nd]

I have a traditional Egyptian Pharaoh painting done by these guys from the 80’s hanging on my wall 😁

[@caressmorell7887]

Omg yes. Papyrus conjures images of the desert moon, fire gleaming from the torch, and ancient Egyptian golden treasures!

[@-yasin2008]

@@b.t4604 No one has to become atheist please mind your business

[@Conwera]

@@-yasin2008 I'm guessing you don't know what warhammer 40k is?

[@Conwera]

Anyway Praise the God emperor of man and purge the xenos and the heretic

[@-yasin2008]

@@Conwera What is warhammer 40k

[@michaelandrew4812]

Yes he has a page on Esty will surely be buying his art,very sad that this craft is dying.I hope people like Saied can keep this going for future generations.

[@carolefreeman2544]

We bought a number of Papyruses while we were there on Vacation in 2010. This trip was number #1 on my Bucket List. It felt amazing being in such a historical country. The people were so friendly thatI felt quite at home. I will treasure my Papyruses always. We have a huge one that is framed and was a gift for my mother in law. When she died it reverted back to us and holds wonderful memories. Not only of our unbelievable trip to Egypt, the people, the history and their culture, but also gives us fond memories of my late mother in law., who loved the art very much.

[@godwenk4525]

My dad giving me a papyrus for my birthday is one of the most memorable days in my entire life.

[@culturecanvas777]

👍👍👍

[@cheedam8738]

noice

[@kittycatrittycatalt9523]

Nice

[@sinaimuse6562]

I'm not sure why he isn't selling his beautiful art several places online, because Pandemic or not he would still have made money. I would buy one for sure.

[@teddie6894]

Yeah probably because he lives in a village...that doesn’t have internet.

[@ashurean]

@@teddie6894 are you aware that the vast majority of the world has access to electrical and communication infrastructure? The image of a bunch of rural dirt huts is little more than propaganda.

[@marcuspvxea]

@@ashurean it's not propaganda, thats how it used to be 10 years ago, and majority of poor countries just started getting internet dating to the past 4-5 years.

[@mars7612]

@@teddie6894 Bruh he literally has an Instagram and an Etsy. Just cuz his house isn't Western and ultra developed doesn't mean he's in a 3rd world village with no internet.

[@ashurean]

@@acid1747 Did I say internet? no, I said communications.

[@Nuinwing]

While papyrus may not have much practical uses in modern day I like it when people keep old traditions and crafting methods alive, gives us all a small window to the past.

[@k.r.99]

Beautifully said and i couldn't agtreemore.

[@yukorai8323]

Papyrus is still mass produced

[@k.r.99]

@@yukorai8323 but we are talking about traditional, quality handmade crafting, not about cheap, industrial mass production.

[@dandydodadik5810]

Egypt is a place where I always considred mysterious, and I hope I can go their.

[@saeidtarkhan4493]

welcome to Egypt

[@GirlPowerGirlStrong]

I don’t understand why they don’t put a link to his business online. They tell his story but they don’t help him by allowing us to link up with him and buy from him directly. 🤦‍♀️

[@صناعهورقالبردى]

I am my son

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt.

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@620n1]

@@hatemali6049 thank you.

[@ginaconenello6665]

As a past tourist in Egypt my family bought several paintings on papyrus. We had them framed on return home and they are some of our most cherished pieces of art. Keep doing what you are doing Saeid!

[@khaledmaksoud5874]

waiting for ur next visit

[@zacharywindover9840]

Shouldn’t they do something about it being almost extinct? I agree tho, that dude should sell his stuff for much more, it’s at least worth $50 - $100

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt

[@alib3148]

@@Mm-op2fd لفتة جميلة منكم وان شاءلله ترجع سياحة مصر كسابق عهدها غادة الشرق الأوسط وقبلة السياحة الشرقية

[@alib3148]

@@Mm-op2fd حط التعليق على الصفحة مش في الردود عشان ينشاف

[@arpadczyliwampir]

It's almost extinct in Egypt, not in other African countries

[@zacharywindover9840]

@@arpadczyliwampir oh i see. Well I guess if they don’t have a market for it it kind of makes sense that it’s dwindling there then.

[@ahmednour1610]

Just a small fun fact , papyrus is the origin of the English word " paper " and in fact it is the first form of paper to be used in history.

[@lexsombersunrise]

As someone who is deeply interested in ancient Egyptian culture, I would love to visit Egypt and especially buy one of his paintings. They're beautiful. I hope restrictions ease and tourism can ramp back up again.

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@songbirdsandsandwiches8217]

@@hatemali6049 right, you saw the comments in this three day old video and managed to get him to agree to allow you to manage his online store and sort out picking up the artwork from his rural village.

[@hatemali6049]

@@songbirdsandsandwiches8217 yes sir open the link you will find my picture with him

[@monamalek2]

@@songbirdsandsandwiches8217 the shop actually has a photo for him. I also didn't believe him but it turned out to be real

[@TastySchu4]

How much this pandemic has affected so many all over our world is saddening. But it also has brought out so much determination & fight in people, incredible.

[@kristinvernon49]

I wish there was way to order his art over the internet because I would so be right on top of that I saw so many pieces in this video that I will buy right now

[@deepk9920]

Business insider should provide a link for buying it online..

[@BobRossCat]

@@deepk9920 I don't think they sell it online

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt,

[@hatemali6049]

He did it now on etsy

[@hatemali6049]

Alqaramouspapyrus

[@haninamureacts]

I just want to say I love the language. Everything they say sounds so good like poetry

[@ehabibrahim7120]

Thanks this Arabic language u can learn it

[@manbehindshadow100]

@@ehabibrahim7120 More specifically, Egyptian Arabic

[@AJayAnswersYou]

This can't die, because we got the tutorial footage right here.

[@kingkrispy5289]

@@وسامالعبيدي-ل4ت yeah only in Egypt, they got tons of it in africa, in theory you could just order a couple and make it real in Iraq lol From Kuwait btw

[@AJayAnswersYou]

@@وسامالعبيدي-ل4ت Yeah, but nature is not going away.

[@swored.]

:)

[@sashalo1194]

@@وسامالعبيدي-ل4ت hi

[@sashalo1194]

@@وسامالعبيدي-ل4ت hi hello hmm yes interesting super yeah correct yes

[@salmontrip1455]

I love how their keeping the history alive and not forgetting about it, but still improving it. Using different chemicals and recipes and tools to update it making it easier to make and better to use, Like we don't have to leave everything behind but by no means should we still do everything the way they did 5,000 years ago. Evolve and adapt but keep history alive

[@IngridBruinsma8]

If you ever go to Cairo, across the street from the big bazar there are these “mini factories” where you can see people make a lot of stuff. For example some pretty jewelry boxes made out of wood and mother of pearl. Not a lot of tourist know about this

[@alexanderchristopher6237]

I’ll keep that in mind if I’m going to Cairo one day. Thanks.

[@SinsaydoMeneInformation]

I'm actually hoping there's a way to support their businesses. These local entrepreneurs deserves to be known but they also deserves to earn more. ❤️

[@mohamedahmedaldrawish4432]

From Egypt 🇪🇬 Thanks for watching مصري و افتخر انها بلدي

[@Casteray]

mhm? confused rn.

[@zora508]

الله يحفظكم اهل مصر 🌹

[@flyhigh.studio7372]

When pandemic is over i hope he can open a class or something to teach how to paint on papyrus. It must be an interesting experience for tourist and history enthusiasts.

[@bricarbajal8069]

Tourists would love that. Especially if he can manage to get someone to help put his classes on Groupon. I know for a fact many Americans love taking Groupon classes so he could easily book up within a matter of hours.

[@flyhigh.studio7372]

@@bricarbajal8069 good idea.

[@dss6838]

I would love to be part of it. This is beautiful that Egyptians are nurturing the ancient art. As an indian, we respect ancient art and culture a lot. So I understand pride it beholds. And I also understand the amount of effort it takes. That's amazing. Love and respect from India. ❤️

[@toyamwarr]

The nerd in me was excited when I went to the village in China that first produced silk. Watching these people make papyrus paper ignites that same excitement. Yes, both sound tedious but it’s cool that even though we’re thousands of years from the first group of people to figure these inventions out, we haven’t become so reliant on technology that we stopped passing skills onto the next generation.

[@mewmew4264]

Selling an art for $3 that took you so long..... No way. 😭 Art is art. It should be respected. They deserve more, all the time, sweat and everything just to make something meaningful and preserve it. Really deserves so much more. I wish I have money so I can support something like this. I always have fascination for people who can paint, draw, etc because I can't do those.

[@paytonwashburn]

I will buy this artist’s work so quickly if I was not across the world. If only he started an online shop!!

[@soulsymphony5111]

@@missd4244 an etsy shop has been made for him with the same name too

[@TheSoulCollector13]

Damn, I just framed 6 papyrus paintings last week at work. I've known that they were tourist oriented artworks but seeing this video really opened my eyes to their importance. If I ever go to Egypt, which I hope I can one day, I'm definitely going to pick some up and not just ignore them as some kitschy trinkets.

[@buckydragon]

Seeing as how Egypt is underdeveloped, this man's best bet is to find one small investor willing to buy all his art wholesale, export out of country, and sell online. I can see papyrus on every major ecommerce platform and people will buy.

[@Voyage-loin]

You're wonderfull my egyptiens brothers 👍ماشاء الله عليكم فعلا انتم حضارة لم تمت 👌 تحية تقدير من جزائرية لكم يا ارض الكنانة وشعبها الطيب 😘😍

[@saeidtarkhan4493]

لكى منى كل الحب والاحترام والتقدير يا شقيقتى 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💓

[@Voyage-loin]

@@saeidtarkhan4493 شكرا جزيلا 😊🙏 شعور متبادل والله☝️💞💐🌷🌺

[@lorraines6994]

Wondering why Business Insider didnt set these people up to be able to sell online. I understand that the village is pretty primitive but I am also sure something could have been done.

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt,

[@thelovelyone7737]

Because business insider wants to tell the story I don’t think they care much if this tradition ends... there are so many comments of people asking how to donate or purchase online but of course the people in this village won’t have access to the internet to be able to get help...this is the side of journalism I least favor the part where you have to watch and can’t interject

[@cactusgamingyt9960]

@@thelovelyone7737 did the journalists assasinate you mid-way while typing

[@jeanniesPlanet]

@@cactusgamingyt9960 ☝️☝️ this comment 😂😂😂😂

[@thelovelyone7737]

@@cactusgamingyt9960 crazy thing is I can go back and correct the typo you however can’t fix the mistake your parents made by forgetting to strap up🤯👌🏾

[@moustafaibrahiem577]

Egypt is an interesting country 🇪🇬 It's my home ❤ Thanks for watching ✔ Atef is Egyptian man Specifically, he is from Sharkia Governorate. Thanks to everyone who supports Atef👏🏻

[@trenae77]

Interesting is a good way to put it!! So much rich and influential history, depth of character, conflict and intrigue! I know your people have their own struggles they are dealing with today, and I pray that you and your family are safe. I am curious, as an individual mentioned in an earlier comment, if there is a way of purchasing papyrus from Atef's group - as a way to preserve a bit of this history, as well as offer what others can to help fund the upkeep and continuance of the work.

[@AdityaAnand-oy3nc]

Shakira governorate 💀🖐️

[@Kristian89]

ancient egypt is the most interesting

[@trilokyamohanchakra6351]

@@Kristian89 it's shameful that Islam ruined it too, now people can have sex with their deceased wife even after her death for 6 hours

[@aori583]

@@trilokyamohanchakra6351 wait what... I'm Muslim as well but never heard about something this disgusting in my religion.

[@sorchamarie4089]

Awh I remember trying to dye paper with tea as a child to make it look like papyrus, I hope business improves for him!

[@jessicalillard-waugh283]

I was going to post the same thing. We also made paper and dyed it with tea. Our end of the year project for 6th grade was making paper out of torn grocery bags and painting it with Egyptian inspired art. For my 30th birthday my mom had mine professionally framed and gave it to me as a gift. I hope these artists are able to stay afloat until tourists are able to return

[@magnolia8626]

Beautiful handiwork. A nearly lost art. The paintings are easily worth hundreds of dollars. Proud of Saied, Atef and their families for keeping history alive.

[@salamanasser2803]

I feel so sad for them but I really wish the best for their business ❤ Love from UAE 🇦🇪

[@ابنمصر-ز9ن]

عربي انت

[@AllinOnecompk-le8ct]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7VlHp7nL95m5o

[@cheskavee9279]

This is like a major part of history, I'd buy one!

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt

[@hatemali6049]

Find him on etsy

[@hatemali6049]

Alqaramouspapyrus

[@Lazy.Equine]

I just finished learning about Ancient Egyptian life in school. It’s really cool how they used the plant to make paper

[@princeali8862]

But *We all use plants to make paper*

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

Paper IS MADE OF PAPER! 🤣🤣🤣🙈

[@grayblues.6424]

@@princeali8862 but this was the first ever kind of paper, paper was first made from papyrus, it's its origin

[@anaygupta3512]

I bought a Pharaoh Tutankhamun's painting and 10 sheets of papyrus from an online seller on a website, I love it, it's best for watercolor and the painting is beautiful!

[@saeidtarkhan4493]

We thank God that it liked you and give us success

[@anaygupta3512]

@@saeidtarkhan4493 Hi Saeid, I loved their painting. Maybe in the future, when I have more money I'll buy your papyrus too.

[@stef1lee]

Absolutely beautiful. The art of preserving an ancient technique and keeping THEIR history alive is an amazing skill and very important. They could be the last of their art if they lose children to the modern world. Preserve your history and your children's history at all costs.

[@monsterluv101]

I never would have guessed this is how papyrus was made, nor would i have ever guessed that the plant my neighbors have growing on their front planters as decoration was the same plant that papyrus is made from.

[@whizzy9315]

That's awesome

[@kentoncharles9461]

I wonder what does it take for a person to dislike this video considering that those papyrus makers are the truest portrayal of perseverance!

[@twimper]

I think people are disliking that this youtube channel never links to the people/companies they are talking about. The video is all 'look at this industry that we need to support' yet they don't name the company in their credits, give the location of their shop so people can support it or provide any kind of link to them.

[@notahotshot]

It may be the fact that they claimed "papyrus is nearly extinct in Egypt" strictly for emotional impact. It grows natively all across Africa. It is simply not cultivated as much as it was in the past

[@kentoncharles9461]

@@twimper excellent explanation! Thank you so much.

[@kentoncharles9461]

@@notahotshot I thought that myself as I was watching the video. Time changes!

[@nonoah4284]

Because the story is incredibly sensationalized to garner sympathy. Papyrus is not anywhere near extinct, and there are hundreds of papyrus paper manufacturing across Egypt. You can spend your money how you see fit, but please do a bit of research into Papyrus paper and where it's manufactured. This is grossly sensationalized for western audiences and inexcusable.

[@honeybloomgarden2886]

These types of artists make the world a better place 🥰💚

[@theredpineapple9485]

Man, if they did sell these internationally I’d TOTALLY get a few pieces of art. I’d rather have something on my wall with lots of history and meaning rather than some small painting bought from a local Walmart that was mass produced and has two cats on it or something. (Just my preference, not saying that there’s anything wrong with liking regular paintings.)

[@Angie1307-h4d]

This paper and the art created have the potential to be so much more, and the fact that he sells them to tourist from $3 to $32 blows my mind.

[@PozieNayan]

Why don't they sell the blank papyrus paper to outside Egypt as art paper / painting paper / canvas. There's might be artists that truly wanted to experimenting with this papyrus media. Can sell it online.

[@Angie1307-h4d]

@@PozieNayan I was thinking the same thing!

[@mars7612]

@@PozieNayan Cuz buying plain papyrus paper isn't actually that special or difficult to come by. It would be much more worth their time to do what they're doing and turn it into art rather than just selling it blank.

[@yellingateveryone2520]

@@mars7612 they would get more sales and get this type of paper out there. They could also mix it up too, selling the blank paper and the art.

[@marynaaman7]

He have a online shop in etsy , u can buy there! :) the link of his instagram is in descpripiton below, and from there u can click his etsy online shop, :)

[@ShadenGazelle]

It is amazing how great this guy is and he deserves all the love you give for him. Love from Egypt♥️🇪🇬

[@cicuka0521]

These people are respectable for carrying out such an ancient tradition, exceptional, and really honest work they've done in their country.

[@andresc5915]

“And shopping lists” That’s cool, but Damn... gotta be bougie to write your shopping list on a sheet of papyrus. 😭

[@Caidezes]

Pharoahs need their dinner. lmao

[@jonathanqpublic4549]

Shoot man, ive been playing tic tac toe with my kinds on papyrus for last 18 months.

[@d.a8274]

Now now, this is art right here. Not just random expensive paint being splashed in a expensive canvas then being sold off for millions of dollars Aight i got some replies and my mistake, i know random splashes of paint is also art and is what i believe called 'abstract art' It just irritates me that people who are working super hard get underpaid, I'm not saying that people who do abstract art should be also underpaid I'm just saying that people who do other forms of art should be also paid equally

[@peachyevren5789]

Please define "real art".

[@Jay-wb7hw]

Yea... that’s just for money laundering.

[@satan2944]

Both of them are art. The paintings in museum probably toke people days and days, because making art in a museum level is really hard and it takes time, just because this toke more physical effort, doesn't mean is real art and the other is not. I hate people who never even made art trying to define what is and what is not art. Art is everything you create for the sake of entertainment and beauty. And even the "splashes" mean something, especially for the artist, it can be the pain they feel or the happiness, please respect.y

[@Izzy-zw3vx]

@@satan2944 well said, i agree

[@alejandrobenedi6292]

Or a banana stuck on a wall with duck tape.

[@shirahime23]

I was nine years old when our landlady's son, who was a seaman, gifted me with a souvenir papyrus. It's been twenty two years, but I will always treasure owning even a little bit of history and culture. I truly hope these artisans can keep the art of papyrus making alive. Saied is so very talented, and he should definitely charge more for the pieces he makes. Insider, please post how people can purchase his art and help their community. Thank you.

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@elaynaterrell3576]

Absolutely amazing! I've beebeen obsessed with Egypt since I was a kid. Our family had a beagle rottie mix named Anubis. I miss my best boy. That painting was absolutely stunning!

[@LeroyBrown]

Papyrus grows all over the Caribbean. I'm about to try my hand at making this.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Wow thats amazing to hear, hope it goes well, alone the name papyrus will sell it. Tourists will buy blank papyrus just because it has cool story.

[@davidmendes9900]

Making papyrus paper is a really interesting work. We grow the plant in some places here in Brazil (mostly for ornamentation) and I've already had the experience to make all this proccess in a smaller scale. This art is something we should fight to preserve. Ancient egyptians created this beauty, and it diserves to stay!

[@corvettez06usa]

I feel like a crowd funding effort would be successful and help these folks keep this ancient art going.

[@AllinOnecompk-le8ct]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7VlHp7nL95m5o

[@Mm-op2fd]

I live in Egypt. I made an instagram in saieds name, if people are really into his art work, i'l personally fund his art and create him an online business. The IG is SaiedPapyrusArt

[@hatemali6049]

Hello, We met with Mr. Said and his family, and we agreed with them to make the logistics and pick ups for them after we saw the comments in this section. Here's the shop we just started AlQaramousPapyrus shop On etsy so we can make a safe place for this ancient craft to still stand in this difficult times. Notice that the whole low income village in north of Egypt benefits from this sales. We took a pictures with him for the authenticity that this store truly relies on Al qaramos people and Saids craft and their small primitive factory.

[@sghg3951]

Amazed 😮😮 What an art and much hard work 🙏🙏🙏 Respect from South Asia Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@TheLYagAmi]

This will be such an awesome gift for someone. Authentic papyrus art from Egypt.

[@whizzy9315]

True!

[@georgesaviour6974]

Imagine how sacred the papyrus paper would look if it was used as a scroll

[@abdulla-Xshe4ro]

THE DARGON SCROLL

[@abyssstrider2547]

Papyrus was used in scrolls...

[@Scrunkles]

Nyeh heh heh

[@culturecanvas777]

It will increase spell effects by 70% I'm sure.

[@queensavoia5180]

I went on a self-education period of studying weaving and all this needlepoint during my crochet/knit days and this was some information that surfaced for me. I pray🙏🏾 this art stays alive!

[@ethanwagh6095]

I actually have a painting like this in my room. It's a gift from my grandpa and I will treasure it forever.

[@k.r.99]

As a child, i loved history and always wanted to have a sheet of papyrus, after i saw it mentioned in cartoons and shows about history.

[@z.6480]

@yasio bolo what's funny...?

[@moonshifter0]

@@z.6480 "she" is a bot.

[@qui-gontimtherandomraptor1072]

**everybody gangsta until anubis storms into your room demanding his ancient scroll back**

[@hezrin2005]

Courage the cowardly dog pharaoh episode

[@zippizoppo]

Return the slab

[@tjlnintendo]

Or suffer my curse

[@kamalaramsingh9]

Anubis is a guardian it good to remember history...As long as it wasnt being misunderstood or mistreated I thinks he'll be fine...

[@His_scars]

😆

[@rahuimaru8983]

This is amazing I really hope they keep this alive. To be able to keep tradition going in modern times deserves love and respect.

[@carlborneke8641]

I have a tremendous respect for the Egyptian people for caring so much about their ancient cultural heritage.

[@farirai.natalie]

“I got one plant, it started growing and I started growing with it”❤️❤️

[@Otra_Chica_de_Internet]

@James Cricket don't be a jerk

[@reina_harhar7815]

@James Cricket I got cancer just by reading your comment.

[@soulsymphony5111]

@James Cricket beauty is in the eyes of the beholder my friend lol

[@charlesincharge.5161]

What a great story. Some things come from places you never knew. Like paper. 📡👽🇺🇸 Great people and traditions. Keep going.

[@nikkilovesrocks]

Ummm HELLO??? Can we get an online ordering link??? I would like to buy for myself and as gifts!!! Thank You for the story but lets get him some business!!! 😊✨💖

[@mirror5364]

NEXT!

[@Adam-ic7tb]

They likely don't have a website.

[@Ayaforshort]

Yeah, likely they don't have the resources but they should get a Kickstarter account and set up an etsy shop at least.

[@byaliciac]

Search up Tut Pharaonics on Facebook, you can try to message them

[@karemalix2005]

Same!

[@read_to_me_a_book_with_samira]

إبداع بقمة البساطة ♥️

[@idontgivearatsbottom]

That art professor basically save an entire ancient craft and the plant itself, but they havent mentioned his name once. Thats just sad

[@oabuseer]

Exactly!

[@jamier65551]

It's Saeid.

[@oabuseer]

@@jamier65551 saeid what? I wanna Google him :)

[@jamier65551]

@@oabuseer they said his name in the early part of the video, but I can only remember Saeid

[@grayblues.6424]

His name is Saied Tarakhan 3:01