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This fragment is part of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" carpet.
Through the fragment we trace the journey of the fragment owners and their collabs as they explore, experiment and creatively advance socially relevant themes. Here is the fragment as we are sending it on this three and a half-year journey.
Follow this story to observe the transformations the fragment undergoes over the course of these years...
The journey begins...
...with Suzanne Zeidy
I am thrilled to announce my collaboration with the Museum for Islamic Art at the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin as part of their inspiring project, #CulturalxCollabs – Weaving the Future. My collaboration begins with Fragment #57 of the iconic dragon carpet, symbolizing the shared threads of cultural exchange and human creativity.
This partnership beautifully aligns with my ongoing work with Rawah Badrawi, as we explore and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Egyptian food heritage. Together, we are crafting a book that highlights the generosity, traditions, and intricate flavors of Egyptian cuisine through recipes and personal stories.
And now, Fragment #57 will join us on an exciting adventure to Sinai, accompanied by the talented Jonathan Gregson. Follow along as we weave together history, culture, and food, showcasing how cultural exchange enriches us all. Let’s celebrate diversity, migration, and the beauty of collaboration!
Fragment #57 has landed in Egypt
Fragment #57 begins its journey with breakfast at the foot of the Abu Sir pyramids in collaboration with CulturalxCollab of the Pergamon Museum.
The Abu Sir pyramids, dating to Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty (circa 2494–2345 BCE), are smaller than those at Giza and reflect subtle changes in pyramid construction and design during the Old Kingdom, with some unique features that hint at evolving architectural styles of the time.
Launch of Azza Fahmy’s new flagship in London’s Mayfair
As part of the Museum for Islamic Art’s CulturalxCollabs at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Fragment #57 is on a journey weaving stories and connections across continents. Its latest stop: the dazzling launch of Azza Fahmy’s new flagship in London’s Mayfair, a space where Egyptian heritage and modern design meet.
Azza Fahmy, Egypt’s leading jeweller and a cultural icon, has spent decades preserving and reimagining history through her intricate, storytelling designs inspired by Egypt’s history from Pharaonic to Mamluk and Ottoman eras. At the opening, Fragment #57 posed with Azza Fahmy’s Mamluk-inspired rug-created with Kahhal Looms to support the restoration of Cairo’s historic Beit Al Razzaz-and admired the symbolic Bokja design wall covering by Lebanese artisans, both testaments to the power of craft and collaboration.
The evening also shone a light on the next generation: Azza Fahmy’s daughters, Fatma Ghaly and Amina Ghali, now lead the brand, continuing a legacy of women championing cultural heritage. From Berlin to London and soon to Egypt, Fragment #57’s journey is a celebration of heritage, creativity, and the enduring impact of cultural collaboration.
A sacred place that inspires dialogue and collaboration worldwide
The St. Catherine’s Monastery, nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai (Gabal Moussa) where tradition holds that Moses encountered the Burning Bush-a miraculous bramble that burned without being consumed. This site, sacred to Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, is home to the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery, founded in the 6th century.
Within the monastery grounds lies the Chapel of the Holy Bush, built around the legendary bush itself. While monks believe this to be the original bush seen by Moses, its exact authenticity remains uncertain. The Burning Bush symbolizes divine presence and is deeply woven into theological traditions, especially in Eastern Orthodoxy.
As part of the Pergamon Museum’s CulturalxCollabs program, which celebrates cultural exchange and shared heritage, we highlight this extraordinary site that connects faiths and cultures across time and geography. Rawah Badrawi and I bring fragment #57 to this sacred place that inspires dialogue and collaboration worldwide.
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About the Project
The Museum for Islamic Art's project, #CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the future, celebrates the transformative power of cultural exchange and the shared threads that unite us all. All the things we love, have loved and will ever love come from cultural exchange, migration and diversity, or as we like to call it #CulturalxCollabs.
100 carpet fragments, cut from a replica of the iconic dragon carpet, will travel the world (delivered by DHL). The fragments will ignite #CulturalxCollabs with co-creators, inspiring human ingenuity, fostering community and ultimately demonstrating how cultural exchange enriches all our lives.
Follow #CulturalxCollabs on Instagram as the project unfolds...
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Weaving the Future
Join us on a journey with 100 carpet fragments as they travel around the world for three and a half years, finding temporary homes while bridging cultural boundaries, fostering worldwide community united by the power of human stories.
Fragment Journeys
100 carpet fragments part of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project. Follow their journeys through the ever changing owners' over three and a half years.
Where is the Dragon?
The star of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project is a so-called Caucasian dragon carpet from the 17th century. A dragon carpet - all well and good - but: where is the dragon?
