Al-Sennari Archaeological House to host ‘Kilim Thread Crochet’ free workshop on March 16

CAIRO – 15 March 2022: The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing a free workshop for youth under the title "Kilim Thread Crochet", on March 16 at 4 p.m., at Al-Sennari Archaeological House.

The workshop revolves around introducing the art of crochet, its history, and the tools used in it, highlighting how kilim threads and "chain" and "stuffing" stitches are used to make circular units, used in storage and decoration.

Also, the workshop aims to teach participants a hobby and a craft for those who wish to start a small project.

The workshop is intensive and will be held for one day. It targets youth from 16 years of age and above.

Al-Sennari Archaeological House is one of the surviving grandiose palaces built for the elite in the 18th century.