Aswan Shopping Tips by Myndo

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Papyrus-making, another one of the world known Egyptian crafts.

Have a look at a short demonstration on the Papyrus plant and how they make their paper out of it.

Actually that is quite easy: you cut the Papyrus plant into thin stripes, let them in the wtare for some time, take them out, place them diagonally over each other, then press them and let them under the press for some more time -presto!

And then you paint colorful pictures on it (preferably scenes from gods and such which you found in some tombs) and sell them to the tourists.

Be careful if you buy them. There are some around that are made from cheap banana leafes. The scam should be able to be seen, when you hold it against the light. Papyrus has a classical structure.

What To Buy: Papyrus, Papyrus, Papyrus
with Hieroglyphs or scenes of gods or modern paintings

What To Pay: well, how high do you want to go?

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If you are allergic to perfume or do not like strong smells, you may better stay outside any Perfume factory.

First thing you get here is a small overview over the ground substances they have (with demonstration) and some of the fix combinations (with demonstration), and then you may say which ones you would like to buy ... any questions?

Some of the fixed mixtures they have they say are the ground for some well known perfumes as Armani for men (Tut ench amun is the mixture).

What To Buy: Perfumes mixtures and ground substances etc.
and do not forget these fine glass bottles...

What To Pay: well, how high do you want to go?

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