{"product_id":"fathy-ali-3","title":"Fathy Ali","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eI have always been captivated by Egypt’s handmade treasures, where every stitch, pattern, and texture tells a story of centuries past. My journey began with a question that has guided me ever since: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ehow can these ancient crafts survive in modern homes while staying true to their soul?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Among them, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eKhayameya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e the intricate, colorful appliqué patterns once hand-stitched into tent interiors stood out as a national treasure, a symbol of skill, culture, and pride that once graced every Egyptian household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIn the past, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eevery home had a piece of Khayameya art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a testament to Egypt’s rich heritage. The work was labor-intensive, the designs complex, and each piece carried the unique mark of the artisan. Today, I bring a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003emodern reinterpretation of Khayameya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003epreserving its essence while making it functional and accessible for contemporary living. These motifs now appear on quilts, cushions, table runners, and even clothing—allowing this national treasure to continue telling its story in new spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDriven by a career change and my deep passion for Egypt’s handmade arts, I studied interior design to combine \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eenvironmental responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with respect for artisanal heritage. My mission is to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003erescue these crafts from fading away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a place in modern homes without losing their soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eEach piece I create does more than decorate a home, it \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003eevokes Egypt’s landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e the dark hills, colorful rocks, and palm-lined banks of the Nile. It’s a bridge between past and present, tradition and contemporary living, craftsmanship and storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Odyssey ATQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881754227055,"sku":"FA0004","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/9819\/2751\/files\/IMG_9061.jpg?v=1776447595","url":"https:\/\/www.odysseyatq.com\/products\/fathy-ali-3","provider":"Odyssey ATQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}