11 Underrated Egyptian Artists You Seriously Need to Know Right Now

This year, Egypt recorded a population of 93,383,574. It won’t be a surprise at all if I claim that among this about-to-be-a-billion civilization resides millions of homegrown talents and artists who might not be visible or appreciated in the dramatically busy days of our lives –pun intended.
So let’s take a moment to appreciate those artists, creatives and underrated talents in Egypt…

 

 

1. Khadiga El-Ghawas

 

This young lady is the first light calligrapher in Egypt and she’s awesome! The above picture is literally drawn using light!

 

2. Crochetta

 

My personal favorite! This local business will decorate your life with yarn.

 

3. Lazal

 

 

Awesome and creative customizable handmade designs using just nails and strings!

 

 

4. Amr Hosny

 

The dude is so passionate about graffiti and freehand wall drawings; he literally draws on everything! He’s a real talent.

 

 

5. DOT.

 

These cool guys draw using tiny little cute dots creating cool designs! You will need to zoom in a little bit to see the beauty.

 

 

6. Noukoosh

 

Drawing on ceramic and wooden objects, making them Instagrammable.

 

7. Beit Matta

 

Amazing designs, accessories and metal carvings that are so beautiful and personal, you will want your own!

 

 

8. FOLK

 

Those guys have the best taste in unique quality leather products!

 

 

9. Fatem

 

And because we can’t get enough of leather products, so here’s another magnificent homegrown talent. And did I mention it’s affordable?

 

 

10. Dokan Pheel

 

Recyclable handmade notebooks, bags and more.

 

 

11. Inkrypt

 

 

Inkrypt doesn’t just do hand painted, customizable shoes, they also do bags.

 

 

 

WE SAID THIS: Don’t miss out on The Enchanting Photography of Bilo Hussein.