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Azza Fahmy Reimagines Egypt’s Mamluk Era Through Gorgeous Jewelry Designs

December 12, 2019
A mosaic marble panel with a dynamic and modern design inspires the Qalawun Cuff. (Credit: Azza Fahmy)

Against the backdrop of the exquisite and glorious Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, with an entrance that carries an aura of sophistication, elegance and historical treasures, Azza Fahmy Jewelry’s new Mamluk collection was displayed under each architectural inspiration for the jewelry piece. In this collection, Azza Fahmy follows in the footsteps of the renowned Iraqi architect and designer Zaha Hadid who often designed wearable architectural models. However, she goes even further by brining back old cultures to life, preserving key moments in Egypt’s history through magical and impeccable designs worn by modern women. Since 1969, when Azza Fahmy first invaded that male dominated field of jewelry making to pursue her passion, the jewelry design house grew to be a global phenomenon with great provenance, with the recent announcement of the opening of their first American storefront at the Waldorf Astoria in Los Angeles. Egyptian Streets spoke with creative director Azza Fahmy, CEO Fatma Ghali and head designer Amina Ghali to learn more about the Mamluk collection and their future plans: What was the idea of the woman that you had in mind when designing this collection?  The Azza Fahmy…


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