Yes! I’ve been meaning to do a full post on this, but here are some quick recs--these are concentrated in Zamalek (near downtown, all easily findable on Google maps) and do mostly gifts/home goods:
-Zawal for simple, sophisticated pottery and textiles
-Mamlouk Gallery for brass mirrors, ceramics, candles and other classic (but not kitschy) Middle Eastern souvenirs
-Fair Trade Egypt for cute jewelry, soaps, woven baskets, and woodwork at very good prices
-Treasure by Zamalek Market for alabaster and fun glassware
Stop at Mandarine Koueider and get yourself a sweet treat when you’re done :)
Your photos perfectly convey your conundrum because they instantly made me want to shop!
Temptation is all around here! Thanks for reading, Vicki, and glad you enjoyed the post 😊
Do you have any recommendations for where to shop when in Cairo or artisans you love?
Yes! I’ve been meaning to do a full post on this, but here are some quick recs--these are concentrated in Zamalek (near downtown, all easily findable on Google maps) and do mostly gifts/home goods:
-Zawal for simple, sophisticated pottery and textiles
-Mamlouk Gallery for brass mirrors, ceramics, candles and other classic (but not kitschy) Middle Eastern souvenirs
-Fair Trade Egypt for cute jewelry, soaps, woven baskets, and woodwork at very good prices
-Treasure by Zamalek Market for alabaster and fun glassware
Stop at Mandarine Koueider and get yourself a sweet treat when you’re done :)
Amazing! Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome!