An elderly Egyptian craftsman works by hand inside a small Khayamiya (traditional tentmaker) workshop near Bab Zuweila in historic Cairo, stitching a new tent panel using needle and thread. The workshop walls and ceiling are covered in signature Khayamiya textiles — vivid geometric and floral appliqué panels rooted in Islamic art traditions dating back to Fatimid Cairo. Al-Khayamiya Street (Shari' al-Khayamiyyin) is one of Egypt's last surviving concentrations of this UNESCO-recognized craft, where artisans produce hand-sewn ceremonial tents, wall hangings, and decorative panels for weddings, funerals, and religious celebrations.