Their technical professions helped them to redevelop the building, the ruins of a workshop when they took over. For three months they worked almost around the clock, bringing forth a place, which is, as they say, dedicated to the promotion of local arts and crafts. Many of other historic sights are within walking distance, which makes Al Khatoun the perfect finishing point after a long tour through Fatimid Cairo. In its little backyard, the visitor finds benches and chairs for taking a rest while drinking a cup of tea. The shop sells different kinds of crafts, many of them unique masterpieces, which combine traditional and modern styles glassware, leatherworks, mirrored patchwork tapestries, marvelous letter openers, linen lampshades with Arabic calligraphy, little wooden furniture pieces or items from brass and copper or other metals.
Every single piece is produced in Egypt, by a local craftsmen.
At Al Khatoun there is much to discover and buy, and it is definitely worth the visit before you spend your money elsewhere for the standard souvenirs. 3, Mohamed Abdou Street, behind Al-Azhar Mosque.