Egypt is set to open Turathna 2025, an annual handicrafts and heritage exhibition, on 4 October at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in New Cairo. Held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the weeklong fair will run through 11 October. Turathna, Egypt’s largest annual showcase of handicrafts and traditional industries, brings together artisans from across the country. The exhibition, which was first launched in 2018, showcases an array of traditional crafts, from handwoven rugs and kilims to pottery, ceramics, embroidered fabrics, jewelry, baskets, and handcrafted furniture, celebrating cultural diversity and centuries-old craft traditions, often reimagined with a contemporary flair. The fair offers free admission and a marketplace alive with color and craftsmanship. Visitors can browse thousands of handmade pieces, many offered at competitive prices and generous discounts, making the event as much a cultural celebration as it is a shopping destination. Organized by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the event has become one of the country’s most prominent showcases for traditional crafts and artisanal work, attracting participants from across Egypt, particularly Upper Egypt, Sinai, and border regions, as well as attracting thousands of local…
Egypt Brings Crafts and Heritage to Life at Turathna Exhibition 2025
October 2, 2025
By Nadine Tag
Journalist
