Threads are dyed at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A worker operates a loom while fabricating a rug at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A rug is trimmed at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A worker operates a loom while fabricating a rug at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

Threads are spun at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A worker operates a loom while fabricating a rug at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

Threads are dyed at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A rug is back burned with a flame (to tighten knots and clear out loose strands during the finishing process) at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

Sheets are fabricated at the Malaika Linens factory in the 6th of October industrial zone southwest of Egypt s capital. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

Dyed threads are hung out to dry at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

Finished rugs are hung out to dry at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP

A worker operates a loom while fabricating a rug at the Kahhal looms hand-made rugs workshop in the Basatin district of Cairo. In gold, silver, cotton and silk, Egyptian luxury brands are drawing on legacies of craftsmanship to lay the foundation for high-end Egyptian style. While fast fashion raged through the world, Egypt included, a dedicated group of professionals slowed down, learning age-old techniques in Cairo s artisan workshops. AFP