Hockney Tapestry

Inspired by the inimitable David Hockney and his drawings during his first visit to Egypt as a young man. Anūt’s tapestry employs Egypt’s traditional hand-appliqué technique known as khaymeya, a technique that started in Ancient Egyptian times but was made popular for tent making in Cairo in the 13th c. This bold design in striking colours is made from hand-woven cotton fabric from Akhmim, Ancient Egypt’s historic weaving capital. -Traditional ‘Khayameya’ Hand appliqué work, -Hand woven Akhmim cotton fabric