Mameluke House in Cairo, taken in 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken in 1800s, from the Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives

Interior of an Egyptian home, taken 1800s, from Cornell University archives.

I found these treasures the other day aren't they such lovely photographs. I am hoping to find more.

Its interesting to see a Victorian influence in the last two even though they are still strongly Middle Eastern.

I have been dreaming of ......

             

Eight days floating down the Nile on one of these beautiful Dahabiya's with my darling.

It is my latest obssesion.

Nour el Nil

Street Art in memory of Tariq Abdul Latif, a martyr of the Egyptian revolution for more information have a look at this blog Ganzeer

Habib Gorgy sculpture museum, Egypt

Such a beautiful museum, don't you think?

Architect Ramses Wissa Wassef

Dress from Sinai, Egypt

One of my favorites, I have pictures of my Grandma wearing it too, thanks to her I have a large collection of Egyptian Gallabayas perfect for summer evenings lounging about the house or garden.

Shahira Mahrez Apartment, Cairo, Egypt

I Love this apartment.

Hassan Fathy did some interior architecture here.

Fountains



photos are of homes in the Ramses Wissa Wassef arts center, Egypt



I would love a fountain inside for the coming summer heat. Listening to the fall of water whilst its coolness plays about us what bliss.

Revolutionary Art

The heart of Egypt in Tahrir Square

Another installation

There was even a place in Tahrir for the children to express themselves!

Take a look at this interesting article
and
http://ganzeer.blogspot.com/

Peace and Freedom for Egypt.

Its been a while since my last post I know but my mind and heart have been far away in this land ...

So forgive me for my silence.

I will be back soon x

Mohi Hussein Residence: Ramses Wissa Wassef

I adore this house all the beautiful arches and niches, shadow play. Art everywhere and its relaxed atmosphere. Perfect. And it is designed by one of my design heros Ramses Wissa Wassef who I mentioned here.