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K i l i m
Image Title:  K i l i m
 
 By: Khaled Mursi Hammoud  
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Photographer Khaled Mursi Hammoud {K:52411}
Project #60 Hot Hot Hot!!!!! Camera Model Nikon D100
Categories Abstracts
Alternative Process
Travel
Film Format Digital JPEG High
Portfolio Lens Nikon  24-85mm f/2.8-4D AF
Uploaded 8/14/2007 Film / Memory Type SanDisk 2 GB
    ISO / Film Speed 200
Views 133 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/3.5
Critiques 6 Rating
Pending
/ 2 Ratings
Location City -  South Sinai
State -  ST. CATHERINE'S MONASTERY
Country - Egypt   Egypt
About These are 3 egyptian rugs; Kilims; hanging beside each other on the wall.

Kilim is a tapestry-woven rug or other textile with geometric designs in rich, brilliant colors.

The beautiful works of Rugs, Carpets & Tapestry hand loom products are attributed to the Egyptian women. Many of the girls and housewives of the countryside produce these beautiful and colorful rugs, carpets and tapestry. They produce them through instinct and creativity which was passed along from mother to daughter through thousands of years starting from the peasants of ancient Egypt till to day. They are inspired by the peaceful environment of the Egyptian countryside with the mixture of beautiful colors of green pastures, blue Nile, yellowish brown sand and the cheerful sunny sky which give them the combination of the drawings they perform.

The beautiful works of Rugs, Carpets & Tapestry hand loom products are attributed to the Egyptian women. Many of the girls and housewives of the countryside produce these beautiful and colorful rugs, carpets and tapestry. They produce them through instinct and creativity which was passed along from mother to daughter through thousands of years starting from the peasants of ancient Egypt till to day. They are inspired by the peaceful environment of the Egyptian countryside with the mixture of beautiful colors of green pastures, blue Nile, yellowish brown sand and the cheerful sunny sky which give them the combination of the drawings they perform.

Meanwhile, most of their designs are done from memory with certain cultural designs according to the place and environment they are in. This is distinctly seen from the tapestries coming from upper Egypt with a mixture of designs reflecting the pyramids, sand with ancient Egyptian drawings . While pictures of the delta area (northern part of Egypt) reflect the green area recognized as the "gift of the Nile", where the farmers grow and cultivate their land. The simple drawings of simple houses give you a feeling of how simple, pleasant and warm these people feel about their home and environment .
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There are 6 Comments in 1 Pages
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Gust@vo Sch3v3rin   {K:121680} 8/14/2007
Intensos y vibrantes colores.
Bravo!


Dave Stacey   {K:117657} 8/14/2007
Excellent reproduction of these beautiful works, Khaled! An interesting "about", too.
Dave.


Mohamed Nabil   {K:1639} 8/15/2007
well i have to give you 7 on the about only , but the picture need 10


AJ Miller   {K:45206} 8/15/2007
Khaled: this has a special meaning for me. I am fascinated by North African carpet culture and have many beautiful such works in my house. The designs you portray here are fabulous, though not entirely to my taste (I prefer traditional tribal designs using natural dyes), but I fully appreciate the cultural and traditional value of these designs. It's a really lovely presentation.

AJ


Iman Fouad   {K:11622} 8/17/2007
Exellent presentation for this beautiful art with its clear colours and candid designs..well done Khaled.
Best regards
Iman


Alison DuFlon   {K:36165} 8/18/2007
Wonderful description of these beautiful pieces. Alison


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