01 Textiles
Hand-woven Fuwwah Kelim Rug
A vibrant, flat-woven wool rug crafted by artisans in the nearby Nile Delta town of Fuwwah, famous for its centuries-old weaving tradition.
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City Guide Alexandria
The 10 Best Souvenirs from Alexandria
Alexandria rewards a more careful kind of browsing. The goal is to leave with something useful, tactile, or giftable rather than a token that only says where it was bought.
Top 10 Souvenirs from Alexandria
A city selection built around things that can be touched, opened, worn, cooked with, or displayed without needing a long explanation.
02 Apparel
Embroidered Cotton Galabeya
A loose-fitting, traditional Egyptian robe made of lightweight, breathable cotton, perfect for the warm Mediterranean climate.
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03 Jewelry
Cleopatra Cartouche Silver Pendant
A sterling silver pendant handmade in Alexandria, featuring your name translated into ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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04 Textiles
Traditional Egyptian Cotton Beach Towel
Woven from world-famous Egyptian long-staple cotton, this highly absorbent towel is perfect for Alexandria's Mediterranean beaches.
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05 Home Decor
Mouth-Blown Alexandrian Glass Perfume Bottle
Delicately hand-blown glass adorned with 24k gold paint detailing, carrying on a craft dating back to the Ptolemaic era.
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06 Art Print
Pharos Lighthouse Papyrus Painting
Hand-painted on authentic Nile papyrus, depicting the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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07 Kitchenware
Hand-hammered Brass Kanaka Coffee Pot
A traditional brass pot used to brew strong Turkish coffee, hand-engraved with geometric Islamic patterns.
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08 Food Gift
Hibiscus Flower Tea (Karkadeh)
Deep red, dried whole hibiscus calyces sourced from Upper Egypt, traditionally brewed hot or cold in Alexandrian cafes.
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09 Home Decor
Alabaster Sphinx Figurine
Carved from genuine Egyptian alabaster, this semi-translucent figurine glows beautifully when placed near a light source.
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10 Food Gift
Alexandrian Sea Salt with Mediterranean Herbs
Harvested from the salt pans near Alexandria and blended with traditional dried rosemary, thyme, and garlic.
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