Saqqara, Egypt: November 26, 2008

On our way to Djoser‘s Pyramid we stopped by a Carpet School.

This is where they enroll children who want to go to school.. Not only do they learn a skill  to create carpets they  get a regular education for writing and math as well. Here goes my skepticism again. I’m thinking this guy is  lying to me. Are you telling me this so I won’t feel bad after I purchase some hand made Egyptian carpet made by an eight year old?…

I did go home with a couple of rugs just cause they were too awesome to pass up. I handed a kid showing me his skills equivalent to two dollars or something. He gave me a hug. And I took a photo with him.

Carpet Craftsman/Tour Guide

The Carpet School Area was nice, clean , and spacious.

Up close to see the details

This is the loom they use for more intricate patterns

Master Carpet Craftsman – He was first enrolled in carpet school when he was 8

Detail of the handy work

hand dyed yarn to weave into each other to make the carpet

confused. do i buy this one?

i bought two and he threw in two mini rugs

so much detail in these.

overwhelming.

And Finally after the tour at the Carpet school.  we got to EAT!  The usual Fish, eggplant and other great food.

best egg plant I’ve ever had

so happy.