“Hawaia” handmade traditional carpets, a heritage of a thousand years

The weaving of carpets and wool blankets is considered one of the most important craftsmanship in the Matrouh Governorate.

The production of these artifacts, called hawaia, is an ancient Bedouin heritage, practiced today by a thousand women in the villages of the Governorate. Blankets and rugs are made of wool or camel hair. They are usually processed in horizontal and vertical lines and colored with lively dyes.

For women, this millennial tradition represents an interesting source of income. In fact, their products are considered the most valuable Matrouh products and are sold to tourists, both foreign and local, in hotels and resorts.