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Bait Lothan and the Handmade Fair

Actually I don’t know what it’s called but I passed by Bait Lothan today to check out the arts courses and was met by a pleasant surprise.  They had a hand made fair with lots of super cute items like jewelry, home accessories and Mexican hand embroidered dresses.  I would have loved to take pictures but I was carrying little Lulu because I was too lazy to use the stroller thinking I would only be in and out in a couple of minutes.  I loved the paintings and the Mexican dresses they were all so beautiful.  The fair is still open tommorrow and after so if you’re in the neighborhood pop in and check it out.

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Sisters are doing it for themselves

The amount of young women starting up their own creative business endeavours makes me proud.  I am what you could call a simple feminist.  I am all for girl power, equal rights and strong women but with good traditional family values.  I love that these women are creative.  I love that they have passion for what they are making and that they are selling it.  I am seeing groups popping up on facebook every day by women selling jewelry, accessories and home accessories that they have made themselves.  I am also seeing lots of women who are selling clothes that have been bought in from abroad.  Although I am more proud of the women selling their own handmade goods because I think this is better for the economy and overall future of the country because it creates pride in Egyptian goods and should eventually create a productive society instead of a consuming one.

Here are some of the great examples that are on facebook:

Shakmageya copper jewelry.

Fofo hand painted t-shirts and bags

Crochet and Knit Lovers the name says it all.

Hand Touch handmade purses and bags

Personalized Accessories I just wish that they could come up with a catchy name like their lovely pendants and rings.

Any of these products would make a lovely gift.  Most of these artists offer personalization and special orders.  I also find prices amazingly fair and affordable.  If you have this kind of talent you really need to be out there making your stuff and selling it.

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