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*Showcasing more than 300 unique handcrafted pieces in ceramics, woodwork and metalwork, the fair opens 4 December 2025 at the Goethe-Institut in Downtown Cairo, with all works available for sale.*
*The fair is free to enter and open daily from 5
The Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo, an educational institute which aims to preserve and champion Egypt’s oldest crafts and heritage, announced today that its annual winter fair – where works by alumni of its celebrated programme can be bought – will open on 4 December 2025 at the Goethe-Institut Cairo.
Participating artists, designers and craftspeople include more than 55 alumni of the Jameel House in Cairo, showcasing over 300 artworks in ceramic, woodwork, metalwork and gypsum.
Opening on 4 December 2025 at 7 pm at the Goethe-Institut Cairo – located in the Villa Bustan, 5 Bustan Street, Downtown Cairo – the fair will feature unique pieces for sale, including jewellery, home furnishings, homeware and seasonal winter gifts, inspired by the history and heritage of Islamic arts.
This year, a panel discussion on the creative industries, in collaboration with the Goeth
This year, a panel discussion on the creative industries, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Cairo, will take place on 5 December at 7 pm, featuring:
Dr Mamdouh Sakr, programme manager at the Jameel House in Cairo
Noha Qahwagy, a Jameel House in Cairo graduate and instructor
Noha Ali, a Jameel House in Cairo graduate and founder of Naia Design House
Ghada El-Sherbiny (moderator), culture programs manager, Goethe-Institut Cairo.
Dr Mamdouh Sakr, programme manager at the Jameel House in Cairo, said: "We are so pleased that the Jameel House in Cairo’s winter fair is becoming an annual tradition that many alumni look forward to participating in.
“The winter fair is a great opportunity for our alumni to present their work and engage with the public, while showcasing their creativity, precision and contemporary approach to traditional arts.”
The winter fair is free and open to the public daily from 12 pm to 8 pm, from 5 to 8 December. All works will be available for sale, presenting the artists with an opportunity to establish and sustain their own craft businesses.
About the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo
The Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Cairo is an education institution offering a two-year programme in the traditional arts, including courses in sacred geometry, observational drawing, colour harmony and decorative floral patterns, and specialised training in ceramics, glass and gypsum, metalwork and woodwork.
Located in Fustat in Historic Cairo, the Jameel House in Cairo was launched in 2009 and is a collaboration between The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts, Community Jameel and the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt.
The Jameel House in Cairo accepts around 20 students each year. The programme is delivered by The King's Foundation School of Traditional Arts according to the same standards as courses at its London campus.
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