Tentmakers\nof Egypt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Road is bringing back the popular Tentmakers of Egypt. They first came to Road in 2015,<\/a> demonstrating their exquisite applique work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2018,<\/a> they returned and not only demonstrated their work in their Special Exhibit but shared their expertise with students in classes taught by Jenny Bowker.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For Road\u2019s 25th<\/sup> Anniversary Show, two new tentmakers to Road<\/strong>, Ekramy Hanafy & Ahmed Kamal, will be at the show. They plan on being available in two of Jenny Bowker\u2019s 2020 classes, Egyptian Applique<\/em>, taught on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 20th, 21st<\/sup> and 22nd<\/sup>. They will be available to assist students as they tackle how to Stitch Like An Egyptian during their once in a lifetime experience <\/strong>learning this age-old hand stitching art. During the show, they will again be stationed at the front of the Exhibition Hall, giving live demonstrations<\/strong> and selling applique work<\/strong> that they brought with them from Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The art of\nEgyptian tent making is an ancient, intricate craft. Centuries ago, Tentmakers\nof Cairo went to the Keswa of Mecca to make tents out of big pieces of fabric.\nNamed, Tark<\/em>, these tents were used to decorate weddings and funerals as their\ntraditional colors easily adapted for both occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, this\ngenerational craft is found in Old Islamic Cairo. Citizens from childhood to\nadults are still involved in learning and studying tent making from family members\nand in specially designed schools as a means of preserving this ancient art. In\nrecent years, tent making has been facing struggles, as machines try to replace\nhand-made items and unscrupulous businesses copy and sell their unique designs.\nBy having Ekramy and Ahmed at Road, attention is given to this beautiful yet\nshrinking art of the few remaining tentmakers who continue to practice their\ntrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How did Road\u2019s\nassociation with the Tentmakers of Cairo first come about? Jenny Bowker first\nintroduced the tentmakers to the world in 2007. She helped them sign a contract\nwith the American Quilters Society in 2012 where the original tentmakers, Hosam\nAL Farouk and Tarek Al Safety, made 16 trips to the United States, including the\ntwo visits at Road to California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Road 2020, Ekramy Hanafy & Ahmed Kamal, are looking forward to sharing many different designs of their traditional technique as well as meeting their \u201camazing Fans\u201d as they demonstrate their skills and share their history and experience with everyone. It their hope that Road’s guests will be Stitching Like an Egyptian<\/em> in no time!!! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 25th Anniversary Spotlight Road to California 2020 will be Road to California\u2019s 25th Anniversary Show. In addition to providing guests access to exceptional classes and vendors, Road has planned several very special attractions during this very special show. Tentmakers of Egypt Road is bringing back the popular Tentmakers of Egypt. 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Road and\nStitch Like An Egyptian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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