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by Elhamy Naguib
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the drawing "Folk Tattoing in Egypt" by Elhamy Naguib. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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Folk tattooers in Egypt travel around the country from one religious festival to another plying their trade. Their repertory of designs includes... more
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Folk tattooers in Egypt travel around the country from one religious festival to another plying their trade. Their repertory of designs includes Muslim and Christian folk iconography handed down from generation to generation. They are presented in paintings behind glass and displayed in hinged panels for easy transportation. The tattoos are applied to clients for therapeutic, religious and superstitious reasons. Now small crosses are tattoos on the wrist of many Copts. the body of these rich designs is not fully documented and researched. Fewer than 10 tattooers remain in Egypt today and perhaps in another generation many aspects of this traditional art will entirely disappear.
Elhamy is an Egyptian artist and teacher with 45 years of professional experience. He works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, graphic and interior design, and wooden toys. He is the owner of Graffiti Artistoys, a graphic arts studio located in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. He also owns a workshop for the production of educational toys and materials, and is co-owner of Box of Wonders (Sandouq el Agab), a shop selling folk-inspired wooden toys and automata in Fustat, Cairo. Elhamy recently moved to Los Angeles, California, to be near his children (and adorable grandchild) and looks forward to exploring new opportunities. For more information about Elhamy and his work, please contact him at elhamynaguib@gmail.com.
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