Wissa Wassef again

Having guests 

gives me a reason to re-visit 

some of my favorite places, 

and The Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre

is high on my list.

It is located in the Harrania district,

near the Giza pyramids.

You can read more 

about the center here.

The buildings are surrounded by 

green fields and beautiful gardens,

much different from the life on the outside.

The architect and founder

 Ramses Wissa Wassef wrote:

"I had this vague conviction 

that every human being 

was born an artist, 

but that his or her gifts 

could be brought out only if 

artistic activity was encouraged

 from early childhood 

by way of practicing a craft..."

 Children from the village

was invited to learn the basic technique

of weaving:

"these young artists 

have only their own conception 

of their work,

 drawn from their own experience...

They know nothing of 

the hesitation of sophisticated artists... 

who are continually tempted 

to express themselves 

in the style of some other artist."

These artisans creates their tapestries

with no patterns involved,

every tapestry is one of a kind,

showing rural scenes

and telling stories of life in the village. 

The fingers works fast,

and seams to me

 with no hesitation.

A lot of experience involved

after years of practice.

Fabulous colors.

 

Very impressive,

and outstanding beautiful pieces 

of art!

 

Worth a visit!