The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization organized for the general public a live workshop on the “Art of Tally”, one of Egypt’s most authentic craft and method of embroidery. The workshop contributed to introducing the museum’s visitors to the Art of Tally, where they have learned the basics of hand embroidery on fabrics such as tulle and cotton, using gold and silver plated threads, to decorate garments with motifs such as geometric figures, plants, birds, people and camels among many others. Our audience have had the chance to try on some exquisite pieces made specially by an artisan from Shandaweel Island in Upper Egypt, as well as taking memorable photographs. It is worth-mentioning that
NMEC designs and delivers periodical free specialized workshops that suitable for different age groups, and such efforts are an essential element of NMEC’s cultural agenda, as they eventually inspire the museum’s visitors to get acquainted with the Egyptian civilization’s rich cultural heritage.
