Egyptian wool tapestry/rug
Vibrant Egyptian wool tapestry that can also be used as rug.
Mid to late 20th century.
86x84cm
Egypts tapestry-making tradition in this manor dates back to the 1950s, developed by Ramses Wissa Wassef. A multifaceted individual with expertise in architecture, law, and sculpture, Wassef established the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre near Giza, Cairo. His aim was to empower people of all ages by teaching them the art of weaving, offering a path to both artistic expression and financial independence.
Wassef believed deeply in the innate creativity of children. He sought to demonstrate that artistic talent is universal and can thrive in supportive environments like his Art Centre, even in the face of mass-produced consumer goods
Vibrant Egyptian wool tapestry that can also be used as rug.
Mid to late 20th century.
86x84cm
Egypts tapestry-making tradition in this manor dates back to the 1950s, developed by Ramses Wissa Wassef. A multifaceted individual with expertise in architecture, law, and sculpture, Wassef established the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre near Giza, Cairo. His aim was to empower people of all ages by teaching them the art of weaving, offering a path to both artistic expression and financial independence.
Wassef believed deeply in the innate creativity of children. He sought to demonstrate that artistic talent is universal and can thrive in supportive environments like his Art Centre, even in the face of mass-produced consumer goods
Vibrant Egyptian wool tapestry that can also be used as rug.
Mid to late 20th century.
86x84cm
Egypts tapestry-making tradition in this manor dates back to the 1950s, developed by Ramses Wissa Wassef. A multifaceted individual with expertise in architecture, law, and sculpture, Wassef established the Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre near Giza, Cairo. His aim was to empower people of all ages by teaching them the art of weaving, offering a path to both artistic expression and financial independence.
Wassef believed deeply in the innate creativity of children. He sought to demonstrate that artistic talent is universal and can thrive in supportive environments like his Art Centre, even in the face of mass-produced consumer goods