The tentmakers of Cairo.
(eVideo)
Contributors
Beamish, Kim, film director.
Documentary Educational Resources (Firm), Distributor
Kanopy (Firm), Distributor
Documentary Educational Resources (Firm), Distributor
Kanopy (Firm), Distributor
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Documentary Educational Resources, 2015., Kanopy Streaming, 2017.
Format
eVideo
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (99 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Language
English
Notes
General Note
Title from title frames.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Originally produced by Documentary Educational Resources in 2015.
Description
This film offers unprecedented access to a small community of talented craftsmen, known as tentmakers, who practice the uniquely Egyptian art of Khayamiya, or hand stitched applique. In a small covered market, in the heart of Old Islamic Cairo, four tentmakers expertly stitch ornate Islamic designs, as their centuries-old craft collides with a 21st century revolution. Historically, Khayamiya was used to decorate the interiors of tents, and is an important part of Egypt's living heritage that dates back to the time of the Pharaohs. However, in a more modern, tourist-friendly incarnation, today's artisans create wall-hangings and cushion covers. The film provides access to the techniques and practices surrounding this traditional art, as well as its changing audience as the tentmakers travel to the USA and France to showcase their work in quilting exhibitions. Abroad, the tentmakers find new attention and customers, and bemoan the lack of respect for their work in their own country. Spanning three turbulent years, from Egypt's January 2011 revolution ending President Mubarak's 40-year rule to the June 2014 election of Abdel Fatah al Sisi, viewers experience the revolution through the eyes of these Egyptians. With tourism at a standstill, the tentmakers struggle not only to maintain their culture and craft, but also to survive.
System Details
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Beamish, K. (2015). The tentmakers of Cairo . Documentary Educational Resources.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beamish, Kim. 2015. The Tentmakers of Cairo. Documentary Educational Resources.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beamish, Kim. The Tentmakers of Cairo Documentary Educational Resources, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Beamish, Kim. The Tentmakers of Cairo Documentary Educational Resources, 2015.
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Author | documentary educational resources |
Grouping Category | movie |
Last Update | 2023-01-03 19:02:30PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-05-16 04:58:57AM |
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Last Used | May 9, 2024 |
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