Two men browse an expansive open-air pottery market lined with handmade ceramic pieces including terracotta pots, decorative vases, painted bowls, and ornamental jars in a wide variety of sizes, glazes, and colors. The stall is set along a sandy path flanked by whitewashed arched buildings typical of Egyptian vernacular architecture, with green trees visible in the background under a clear blue sky. Pottery and ceramics (Fakhara) are a longstanding Egyptian craft tradition, with regional styles produced across Upper Egypt and sold in markets throughout the country.