Vibrant Handwoven Baskets and Rugs at Siwa Market

Colorful handcrafted baskets filled with local wares sit invitingly against the backdrop of intricately patterned handmade carpets for sale outside a souvenir shop in Siwa Oasis, Egypt. The scene is rich with textures from the roughness of the baskets' straw weave to the soft pile of the rugs, all underlining the traditional craftsmanship of this desert region.