Across the street from the Khan Khalili, you will find the Tentmaker’s Bazaar. A short walk from the main road, toward the Bab Zuweila, is Mohammed Al Tarabishi’s small shop. Tarabishi is one of the last remaining fez makers in all of Egypt. Locally called a tarboosh, this felt hat can be purchased inexpensively as a souvenir.
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I can feeeeel the history in this pic!
Have a nice day!
I googled "Fez" only to realize that it was in that picture.
That's pretty cool.
I do love Eastern bazaars!!
Happy Sunday!
hugs hugs
I regret not buying more stuff that I do not need in the tent maker's area.
Such a shame that there are not that many makers left... I guess most of them are made by machine these days?
I always think of men's lodges when I see those hats. Grand Puba:-) Hee, hee, hee.
Ah, I wish I owned a Fez.;) I recall I had a t-shirt once that said "FEZ" on the front and it took years before I figured out what the word meant.;)
xo
I hope you now own a "personal" fez.
merthyrmum
How rich and sturdy everything feels in that picture, I see no plastic...
much love
For years I've been involved with a youth group that has some interaction with the Shriners. So you would think that when I see a Fez, I think of them. Nope. I think of Sallah from Indiana Jones.
I've been meaning to get over here to visit you! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for visiting on my SITS day!
That must be a great place to see.
Too bad he's the last one!
You should write brochures! I'm egyptian and I can't describe it that well.
Whenever I see those kinds of hats, I always think of the Shriners. Interesting to see the machine that makes them.
Very interesting! Just one of many things that I love about world travel... being able to see these sorts of things in person.
I've always found the look of those hats to be very interesting. You never think of the person or the amount of work it takes to make one.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
I wonder if you bought one when you were there or just watched.
I so regret not making more purchases in the Khan while living there. *sigh*
Interesting! Do people actually consider a fez a souvenir?
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