The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand for very fancy sheets, but not all Egyptian cotton is created equal. Some sheets made from Egyptian cotton will be certified as such ...

An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt's Luxor, skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster ...

"This is not just a profession but an art form. With precision, I carve alabaster stone into beautiful statues, elegant vases, and other pieces," said Gamal Mahmoud, a 61-year-old master craftsman.

The pieces are, for the most part, completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not immediately ...

US and Egyptian security contractors are screening Palestinian vehicles travelling from southern to northern Gaza under the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, a ...

Following two decades of setbacks, the much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM ... America's 15 Best Small-Town Art Museums The Museums Coming in the Next 5 Years Will Be a New Way to See ...

This striking, vibrant color became the world’s first synthetic pigment, now known as Egyptian Blue. The Egyptians utilized this pigment extensively, applying it to a variety of materials such as ...

Known as “Egyptian Blue,” it’s among the oldest synthetic pigments in the world, with the newly found ingot weighing more than five pounds. Archaeologists excavating the Domus Aurea, ...

Omar Marmoush says it’s a source of huge personal pride to have become the first ever Egyptian player to join Manchester City. The exciting 25-year-old striker has sealed a move to the Etihad from ...

‘Art speaks to the world around us’: Victoria Beckham’s 10 favourite artworks go on show ahead of Sotheby’s auction Works by Victoria Beckham’s favourite artists go on show at her Dover Street, London ...

Show more In a visual treat taking in Egypt's greatest historical sites, Alastair Sooke tells the story of ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces. Tracing the origins of Egypt ...