The Egyptian Children’s Tapestries

Prior to formal schooling, children between the ages of 5 and 10 in the small Coptic Christian village of Harrania, located at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, were selected to weave images created entirely in their mind’s eye. The joys of childhood fantasy came to life on their looms. The Egyptian Village, which up to 30 years ago had not known changes for 2000 years and had no source of income but farming, now prospers. Its tapestry artists are internationally famous and their work is prized throughout the world. – See more at: http://www.svma.org/exhibitions/accomplishment-creativity-egyptian-childrens-tapestries#sthash.JM9cGAK7.dpuf