"In the tomb of Princess 
Isinkheb was found an entire 
tent- its inside lined with 
animals and flowers, the blue  
ceiling studded with appliqued stars..." 

Join Pam Holland as she once again lets us take a peek into another world as she visits with the Tentmakers of Cairo. Pam was at the Australian Quilt Convention and the men were making the applique interior of tents that are used in the desert.  Pam says, "I couldn't believe the beauty of these quilts... to be honest, the stitching was large and the fabric thick cotton, but I bought one for my son for his door. It was a pattern taken from the door of a famous mosque. Just amazing."

The ancient Egyptian craft of tent making is still alive today. Just click on the picture to see the tentmaker's in action.