Meet Five Egyptian Artisans Keeping Their Country’s Ancient Crafts | Still Standing

A traditional dyehouse, Fez hats and a thousand-year-old ancient hieroglyphs carving method have nearly disappeared in Egypt in recent decades. But five artisans are determined to keep their traditions alive. Here’s how they do it.

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Tiles
07:13 Fez
14:40 Papyrus
22:13 Dyehouse
27:27 Stone Carving

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Meet The Five Egyptian Artisans Keeping Their Country’s Ancient Crafts | Still Standing

[BeingKyleBusch]

I love the smile on his face, after he places a fez on the head of a customer!

Such a sweet man, just wanting to have his craft preserved by his son. I hope he lives to see his son take over his shop, until he returns to the earth.

[cindygrce]

What aggravates me is that there is never any sort of contact info for the businesses your telling me not one featured business has ever had an online presence or store that people around the world could buy from. I realize a lot of people who keep these professions alive probably don't have access to Internet computers or the know-how but some of them have to so that aggravates me

[jackiecs]

I unfortunately don't think I will ever make it to Egypt but if i ever do I'm going to try and find these art shops and I'm going to buy SO MUCH of their artwork!!!
I wish they had a websites.

[LisaApril]

These men remind me of my grandfather. He also worked at his job for over 40 years. Dedicated men like this have disappeared because our Economy is no longer stable and promotions not as regular as they once were. All of these houses provide something vital to the world: the art of creating the way creating was done when it first happened. That is a very great legacy to have.

[mariamermolia]

How beautiful is that tile work . That’s priceless, and that he stayed true to it and continues is what’s it all about

[MasterpieceLost]

I really wish they would post information about where to buy from these artisans. If we are interested in their products, it could be a helpful boost to their business!

[Cooked-with-Love]

I absolutely love this series! Such fascinating stories of ancient traditions and how these lovely people are beating all odds to keep old traditions alive so passionately! 💜💜

[The-Foxeh]

24:43 "Salama has tried out a handful of professions, and he even served in the military for nine years before settling on dying" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[AuntyProton]

The gentleman making fezes is a treasure. Such a craftsman!

[jasminecontreras]

It made my eyes water when the fez maker put a fez on his customers head with a big wholesome smile 🥹

[bjdefilippo]

Those tiles are beautiful! What a shame that any of these crafts might be forgotten.

[olympic-gradelurker]

If I ever get to go on a trip to Egypt, I'm buying some tiles.

[bluefox]

The blue dye used in the yarn is just gorgeous

[ellenl]

These stories are presented so beautifully! I really hope the wonderful artisans are able to stay in business and vontinue teaching their crafts to future generations.

[bethsantoro]

The work that these wonderful artists do can never be replicated in a factory. Many people think faster is better, what a shame because they settle for second best. I would love to be able to buy from these artists, but I have no idea how to go about it.

[marigeobrien]

I wonder if any of these artisans have considered selling their wares online. If not, maybe they should. I would definitely be interested in the papyrus both decorated and plain. The tiles might find a larger market and the fez hats, as well. Specialty items like this would do well. The dyed yarn makers have the right idea. They need to go online.

[jrtime]

There is such a disparity between crafts and modern processing. Crafting disciplines are in decline and the definition of "quality" has changed to mean "fast and profitable". I am a leatherworker thats part of a community of less than 10, 000 people world-wide, and since I started my craft (during the pandemic), I have noticed just how overwhelming the difference is. It is my hope that, some day, crafting disciplines will rise to a popularity that will sustain them for hundreds of years more.

[banko]

I love how each artisan is still loyal and true to their roots, I love how the Egyptian artisans ate still loyal to their pharaohs till this very day

[bloodassassln]

It makes me sad how many cool and unique arts and designs get old or thrown away or forgotten

[medoril]

This is a beautiful art form that should never die