Christina de Korte

While writing my master's thesis on Egyptian khayamiya, I am going through my photo collection the whole time. A small collection of beautiful handmade khayamiya panels I encountered while walking around in Cairo 💙

Received these beautiful photographs by Erwin Kamp (@erwin_kamp_fotografie) of the exhibition 'Nieuwe Lijnen' that is currently on view at Museum @villamondriaan in Winterswijk 🧡 With @mari_ann (who also curated this exhibition), @iekelienestange @dirry.nl @lisettevanhoogenhuyze @judiths_pool @carmenschabracq @joana.n.schneider @hadassah.emmerich For more information see: https://villamondriaan.nl/en/exhibitions/new-lines-between-friendship-and-association/

Find on the website of the @rabbanifoundation a small love letter to Egypt and more information about my current research! Travel Grant Story: https://rabbanifoundation.org/christina-de-korte/

One month back in the Netherlands! Currently, I am fully focused on going through all my collected materials from my time in Egypt and writing my thesis on Egyptian khayamiya. Full of new ideas for when I return to my studio 💥

The khayamiya design I made on a shirt for @bob.van.eerd last year in action! I learned this textile technique from my khayamiya teacher Ahmed in the Street of Tentmakers in Cairo. Photo by @marc.mulders

Last weekend, the exhibition 'Nieuwe Lijnen: Tussen vriendschap en vereniging' opened at Museum @villamondriaan with the wonderful works by @mari_ann (who also curated this colourful exhibition), @iekelienestange @dirry.nl @lisettevanhoogenhuyze @judiths_pool @carmenschabracq @joana.n.schneider @hadassah.emmerich On view until November 2, 2025! ❤️‍🔥

Dear friends and khayamiya enthusiasts in the Netherlands, A bit far in the future, but on Saturday - November 8, 2025 - I will give a workshop on Egyptian khayamiya appliqués at the @textileresearchcentre (TRC) in Leiden. During this study day, you will get the needed background information, see examples from the TRC collection, and learn the basic stitches of khayamiya. Please find more information via the website of the Textile Research Centre: https://www.trc-leiden.nl/trc/index.php/en/agenda/102-news/1735-saturday-study-day-khayamiya-appliques-from-cairo-egypt-8-november-2025 1. Tentmaker Saleh with a khayamiya piece depicting lyrics of a song by Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez (does someone recognise the song?) 2. My khayamiya teacher Ahmed, is the main source for my knowledge of the technique

In less than two weeks - May 18, 2025 - the group exhibition 'Nieuwe Lijnen: Tussen vriendschap en vereniging' will open at Museum @villamondriaan in Winterswijk. With works by: @mari_ann @iekelienestange @dirry.nl @lisettevanhoogenhuyze @judiths_pool @carmenschabracq @joana.n.schneider @hadassah.emmerich Let me know if you would be interested in an invitation, and I will send one! I will be there during the opening. Studio shot (September 2024) by Lize Kraan

Arrived in the Netherlands after a wonderful research period in Cairo. Thanks to everyone who made my experience unforgettable. For now, I am going to delve completely into writing my master's thesis by using all the collected materials, stories, and photos. Some photos from last week: 1. Last visit to my khayamiya teacher Ahmed in the Street of the Tentmakers 2. Watermelon season 3. Wadi Al-Hitan 4. Blankets in Zamalek 5. Saqqara Pyramids 6. Pigeon tower 7. Catching the last tent 8. Umm Kulthum statues 9. Bought this khayamiya piece in the Street of the Tentmakers My research in Egypt was not possible without the financial support of Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, @rabbanifoundation, and, of course, the @nvicairo where I could work as a guest researcher. Thank you Egypt and see you soon!

Finished my last project (for now) with my khayamiya teacher Ahmed. The design is made by tentmaker Atef from Atef and Sons. My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

Fragments from April 1. An appliqué detail from the Mamluk period in Egypt at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 2. Shop 'Fattoh and Sons' in the Street of the Tentmakers 3. Photo by @nancyt.radwan at @alqalm.co 4. Souq Diana 5. Shop of tentmaker Hany Abdel Kader 6. Wandering around the neighborhood of Sayyidah Zaynab 7. Detail from a tent of the Ancient Egyptian princess Isetemkehb (1040 BC) at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 8. Visiting a Farash (tent builder)

The group exhibition 'Nieuwe Lijnen: Tussen vriendschap en vereniging' will open on May 18, 2025 at Museum @villamondriaan in Winterswijk. Together with this inspiring group of artists: @mari_ann @iekelienestange @dirry.nl @lisettevanhoogenhuyze @judiths_pool @carmenschabracq @joana.n.schneider @hadassah.emmerich Let me know if you would be interested in an invitation, and I will send one!

Today was another highlight of my stay here in Egypt: a khayamiya workshop for the students at the @nvicairo together with my khayamiya teacher Ahmed, and tentmaker Atef. My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

To finish my research period on khayamiya in Cairo, I got the opportunity to present my findings during a lecture at @nvicairo last Tuesday. I was more than happy to be able to share my research in Cairo and receive very useful feedback and questions. Thanks @nvicairo for this possibility, and all the attendees for joining this wonderful evening. My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

REMINDER Tomorrow (15/04) I will give a lecture about my research ‘Let the Textile Speak: Egyptian Khayamiya through the Streets of Cairo’ at the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo - @nvicairo. Please find more information via this event link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1169905437859203 My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

A few weeks left in Cairo before I travel back to the Netherlands A small insight in the last weeks: 1. Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo 2. Light installation for Ramadan in Mohammed Farid 3. Bab Zuwayla 4. Collage of khayamiya panels 5. Basket shop in Sayyidah Zainab 6. + 7. The taking down of the tents on the last night of Ramadan by the Farrashin My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

The most beloved jacket that I own - the design is made by my khayamiya teacher Ahmed and we sewn it together last week.

Last month, I gave a lecture about my research and experiences in Cairo to the students of the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo - @nvicairo in Zamalek where I am working as a guest researcher at the moment. On 15 April I will give another (public) lecture about my research ‘Let the Textile Speak: Egyptian Khayamiya through the Streets of Cairo’. Please find more information via this event link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1169905437859203 My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

Eid Mubarak from Cairo - عيد مبارك من القاهرة 🌟 My research in Egypt is supported by Jo Kolk Fonds, Hendrik Muller Fonds, and @rabbanifoundation

I am very excited to announce that I will participate in the group exhibition 'Nieuwe Lijnen | Tussen vriendschap en vereniging' at Museum @villamondriaan from May 17, 2025 until November 2, 2025. More information will follow soon, but for now, read more about the exhibition on the museum's website: https://villamondriaan.nl/tentoonstellingen/nieuwe-lijnen-tussen-vriendschap-en-vereniging/ Photo by @ammardiscover (during my artist in residency @ard_art_institution_ in 2023)