How One Man In Egypt Is Keeping This 200-Year-Old Tile Tradition Alive | Still Standing

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Saied Hussain has been hand making tiles out of cement for over 50 years. He says he’s one of the last still doing this work in Egypt - most other workshops couldn't withstand competition from marble and ceramic tiles. We went to Cairo to see how his business is still standing.
Saied does not have a website. He sells his tiles locally in Cairo.
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How One Man In Egypt Is Keeping This 200-Year-Old Tile Tradition Alive | Still Standing

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@santohiji6117 2 года назад

Feels sad when he said "you do this, you feel like an artist". You are an artist. You deserve recognition for keeping history alive.

@angela_somanythings5670 2 года назад

Àt 5:48 he said If you are not an artist, you will not be able to do this job (when speaking of training apprentices).. so therefore do not feel sad for that reason, as he knows he is an artist, however it is sad that he is one of the last masters of this exact craft.. maybe it will last, or be revived.

@loanyescoto 2 года назад

Definitely

@marthasimons7940 2 года назад

SAIED'S work is beautiful and timeless.

@korbendallas71 2 года назад

Beautiful work. Who knows In a thousand years archeologists might be digging up his work ☺️

@sv650nyc7 2 года назад

The correct word is "artisan".

@lunardeathblade2570 2 года назад

Doesn't even care about money. Just wants to keep the craft his father taught him alive. Absolute respect.

@hasseo1 2 года назад

@@goFyourself69 Could I get a source on that?

@khajiithadwares2263 2 года назад

@@hasseo1 Even if it was true, you have to realize that because of his competition, he can't afford big wages. Industrially made tiles cost 5 times less (install included)

@saraashraf 2 года назад

@@goFyourself69 you cant even spell greedy right, stop tainting his name with random bullshit :)

@orkhepaj 2 года назад

@@khajiithadwares2263 i respect industrialists, they make you the same product for cheaper

@orkhepaj 2 года назад

0 respect , outdated crap for smug people

@hotchocolate4life. Год назад

It’s a shame he doesn’t have a website, he deserves it more than most brands

@kp-legacy-5477 Год назад

He wouldn't be able to keep up with the amount of hipsters that would buy off him

@drefhill Год назад

@@kp-legacy-5477 he just could charge more get better local and more employees.

@kp-legacy-5477 Год назад

@@drefhill do you even understand the enormous task that is? Ahaha I highly doubt he has the energy for that at his age

@WardNightstone Год назад

100%

@Dr__Feelgood Год назад

@@kp-legacy-5477 The point was he didn't have to do it all himself. With more demand, he'd have to hire more people, younger ones who are internet-savvy, etc. Then the business grows.

@karrie7993 Год назад

Man…. I want to go to Egypt just to buy some tiles from him. What a wonderful and creative man. His soul is full of color and I hope his tradition lives on.

@betr5236 Год назад

Just don't come. You can reach him in any way, but just don't come.

@wren_. Год назад

even if they can’t, this video is important for documenting it.

@GabrieLight Год назад

@@betr5236 واضح من باقي تعليقاتك إنك تعبان، روح اتعالج مش ناقصه عاهات.

@betr5236 Год назад

@@GabrieLight تعلقيقك أكبر دليل إن أحسن لكل واحد إنوا مايجيش

@GabrieLight Год назад

@@betr5236 دخلت قناتك مكنتش اعرف انك احتياجات خاصه، قال اللايك بخمسه جنيه هههههه، روح يابني اتعالج قلتلك، وحلوه إنوا دي ههههه متعلم عربي عند صنايعي سباكه هه ربنا يشفيك يابني.

@OnthLvRoad 2 года назад

The fact he is teaching his art for free to everyone is eager to learn is wonderful

@idklol4708 2 года назад

Ikr

@user-xp7cm6fz8j 2 года назад

Как чудесно! Хоть от Вас услышал, а то перевода нет🕵️

@Viktor007 2 года назад

He probably employs them afterwards and makes few bucks off them.

@marinesprietofranchi 2 года назад

@@Viktor007 what an horrible comment about someone who wants to keep alive a traditional and artistic way to make tiles. Not everybody wants to take advantage of others. You know a person for its words... Maybe you are the one changing mirrors for gold.

@Viktor007 2 года назад

@@marinesprietofranchi I did not necessarily mean it in a bad way, the video itself says that he has two employees.

@tonycotto8073 2 года назад

It's like interviewing Leonardo and not showing us his Mona Lisa.

@Jojo-ue7bc 2 года назад

Why would Leonardo Di Caprio show us Monalisa

@weird-ish762 2 года назад

@@Jojo-ue7bc its just an example, like a metaphor

@rahulchh0492 2 года назад

@@Jojo-ue7bc exactly, why would leanardo show Mozart's painting right.

@yash124 2 года назад

@@Jojo-ue7bc you're right he's busy protecting nature and Making movies why would he show mona lisa

@siddheshsingabhatti4025 2 года назад

@@Jojo-ue7bc I think he meant Leonardo Da Vinci😂😂

@r.r.8165 Год назад

There's a semblance of humility, honestly and pride in his craft that can't be captured in massive manufacturing. He genuinely wants to teach people and share something he loves with others. I really hope he starts his own youtube channel and keeps the craft alive through bringing awareness. I would watch someone make tiles for hours.. i dont even need an explanation. I wish we could bring craftmanship and artistry back to the things we take for granted and mass produce.

@jackstrubbe7608 Год назад

There are several tile artists on the west coast working with similar methods. It is being resurrected. We are using mineral stains and thinset which are effectively the same materials. I've been experimenting with sheet acrylic division molds in place of the metal forms he is using, but occasionally do sweat-solder copper forms.

@elizabethwitt2621 Месяц назад

Great idea! He should definitely start a RU-vid channel. He's fascinating and a true old school artisan. God bless him. 🙏🤗

@sahq5996 Год назад

In my family I was always told few of our close relatives left Greece, went to Egypt as migrants and thrived in tile making. I have no contact with them but after watching this documentary I can only appreciate them even more. Tile making is art, art is beautiful. Keep the tradition alive! Love to all the Egyptian people from a Greek neighbour🇪🇬🇬🇷

@SciK. Год назад

As in native Greeks?

@MarlonBitoy Год назад

@@SciK. actually he’s referring to Ligma Greeks.

@Thatquietkid0 Год назад

Love and Peace from EGY

@GabrieLight Год назад

Amazing, greetings from Alexandria🌹

@wewenang5167 11 месяцев назад

lots of Egyptian have Greek DNA actually, because since the time of Ptolemy and Roman times most of the local administrators were Greek origin brought in by Alexander and his general, people who didn't convert to Islam in the 6 centuries were mostly Greek Egyptian and they are still there now about 10 million of them but now days they were called Coptic Christians. Go took some DNA test on Egyptian especially in Alexandria...you will be surprised how many of them have Greek DNA even thought most of them consider themselves as Arab Egyptian now.

@freshpootube 2 года назад

I love that there's an Egyptian hipster who wants to learn his craft too.

@WhatsGoing0nHere 2 года назад

That's what 60% of teens in Egypt look like lmao not even joking. Beautiful place.

@ouwesdebouwes3224 2 года назад

Eghiptian

@catmeowmeow1662 2 года назад

@@ouwesdebouwes3224 I like your birds

@ouwesdebouwes3224 2 года назад

@@catmeowmeow1662 thanks!

@heywaitMarlee 2 года назад

I'm sorry but that young man was gorgeous. Even just from the side.

@ramadanibrahimi3413 2 года назад

"sometimes I feel like an artist". You don't feel like an artist you're an artist my friend.

@pangshwufen1668 2 года назад

That is a great quote

@by888ki 2 года назад

artists won’t tell u they’re artists tbh

@ctjthecubingchannel4145 2 года назад

@@by888ki alwaysssss

@Angie.K0N1G 2 года назад

Stolen comment

@barrycuda6866 2 года назад

Bro did you rlly just copy this comment lol

@Mountainmonths Год назад

each of his tiles has soul. something you'll never see from something made in a factory

@PapaKiloProductions Год назад

Complete dross

@emissarygw2264 Год назад

True, but also a horrendously inefficient way to build homes. Automation may be soulless, but it really elevates our standard of living.

@gootwert412 Год назад

@@emissarygw2264 I'd be chomping at the walls

@giovannebeistline2575 Год назад

Has much soul has factory ones

@quadog9019 Год назад

"When you do it, you feel like you're an artist." No sir, you ARE an artist. A master at your craft and all respect and prosperity to you and your team.

@xjjay554x 2 года назад

Everyone in the comments talking about money is missing the point. This humble man just wants his passion to live on after his death.

@darckto7247 2 года назад

but he is missing money

@jamostudios7596 2 года назад

@@darckto7247 ok and ?

@swamp6825 2 года назад

@@darckto7247 but hes happy

@robineast6446 2 года назад

I wonder if we all get different comments showing because I don’t see one comment concerning money.

@Erick_Cuevas 2 года назад

@@darckto7247 The difference between a layman vs a craftsman IS passion. True craftspeople learn an art form not for monetary gain but for the thrill and satisfaction as a result of the art form. And that's after intense, frustrating, and often times soul crushing hours of work, resulting in thousands of lesser/ok quality pieces over the mere handful of truly satisfying and stunning works. Those few stellar pieces make the effort all worthwhile. He'll never worry about money, because he's not in it for the money. Money is just a bonus! True art isn't made just to be sold... It's made to inspire, entertain, invoke joy and wonder, and... Most of all... To enrich one's life.

@fabfivepickers 2 года назад

Saied: "When you do it, you feel like an artist." You ARE an artist my friend.

@_Everyone__ 2 года назад

paint by numbers, is art?

@dontaskmewhy8702 2 года назад

@@_Everyone__ yes, history of art

@sejanus855 2 года назад

@@_Everyone__ Well yes, it is

@paulodigioia 2 года назад

@@_Everyone__yep

@nightcrawler2126 2 года назад

@Mar sab Baron yep

@Styrofoam-ee Год назад

I don't care what people say, this is an extremely talented artist who keeps a tradition for hundreds of years and wants to continue the tradition. I hope we don't lose this piece of history and keep the artistic tradition.

@Supersquigi Год назад

Who is saying otherwise dude, Jesus calm down, you aren't having a controversial opinion "man" LMFAO 🤷

@Styrofoam-ee Год назад

@@Supersquigi It was to emphasize a point not an opinion.

@jimmyryan5880 Год назад

Who are you arguing with? Everyone agrees

@Styrofoam-ee Год назад

@@jimmyryan5880 proceed to my previous reply.

@suchabadkitty1293 Год назад

@@Supersquigi You seem to be the one who needs to "calm down".😆

@hannahschultz9074 Год назад

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

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@aliciabennett9216 Год назад

I've got interest in investing but I'm afraid of doing it on my own to avoid losses,

@sminthian 2 года назад

"Saied does not have a website. He sells his tiles locally in Cairo." Um, we need someone to jump in and take care of this.

@Poodleinacan 2 года назад

He probably doesn't own a computer or cellphone.

@SimplyAdia 2 года назад

I'm sure packing and shipping would be a logistical nightmare for him.

@ninjafruitchilled 2 года назад

His production capacity is not very high. I think it would be extremely hard for him to supply a global market.

@SimplyAdia 2 года назад

@@ninjafruitchilled this! He'd have to get a factory to mass produce to meet demand and I'm sure once that happens, quality goes downhill. He has his clients. I can't even imagine what overseas shipping would be like for something heavy like this.

@whi2gan 2 года назад

🤣🤣👏👉🌍

@electrickid101 2 года назад

Much respect for a guy who not only does a trade, but teaches it

@radcow 2 года назад

I'm glad he's doing it however it is kind pointless in the fact machine can do it far more cheaply and to be fair it's not most skillful of trades

@GreenGoody 2 года назад

That was the best part for me. He is teaching the skill.

@macelius 2 года назад

And for free. Only true teachers teach for free.

@LioBioBoom 2 года назад

@@macelius Right, because teachers live on sunlight and water, as we all know.

@durianjaykin3576 2 года назад

@@LioBioBoom he's probably looking to hire more workers. And well, they need to be trained

@doragary3717 Год назад

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle I hope you become the one ☺️

@madiezancanellatl9205 Год назад

@Dr Robert you're right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance

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@sherifbatawy Год назад

As Egyptian myself, I have to affirm what he said about that craft. Unfortunately it’s almost died out, what makes this artist a living legend.

@sofka1365 2 года назад

"You feel like you're an artist" Sir, you ARE an artist.

@gailbrezinka9766 Год назад

Absolutely,a true Artist

@wilfredv1930 Год назад

exactly

@wparo 2 года назад

I feel you didn't show us enough of the final product. Just a few seconds. I wanted to see how it also looks like installed.

@PredatorPeyami 2 года назад

Shit news channel channels, what you expect , let wait for one youtuber to do it properly

@spritemon98 2 года назад

Me too

@Saipan2297 2 года назад

6:21 for a split second Edit: yes, my peanut brain just understood what installed means, dont replying

@samuraiboi2735 2 года назад

@@Saipan2297 also another one in 3:31 and on 4:53

@Haazitation 2 года назад

Spit on them brothers

@moelbossaty9563 Год назад

Thank you for putting him in the spotlight , there are many craftsmans like him throughout Egypt but people does not notice hopefully this make them shine more ♥️

@kurade1096 Год назад

terrible grammar

@moelbossaty9563 Год назад

@@kurade1096 Well it's my 2nd latin language and my overall 3rd language

@anti_fascist Год назад

@@kurade1096 yeah because english is the only language in the world and everyone’s just supposed to be terrific at it 🙄 what he said was completely comprehensible, take your head out of your a**

@MM-jf1me Год назад

@@moelbossaty9563 I enjoyed your comment and was hoping to see more positivity from people responding to you -- I'm sorry that wasn't the case. I also hope that the spotlight this channels puts on artisans helps people appreciate the craftsmen and traditional skilled workers in their own communities as well as overseas.

@chaeyoonnam3658 Год назад

the tiles are so beautiful. i get it why only middle to upper classmen are most of his clients, and others who run places with such aesthetic mindset and likes. if i had the resources and need to, i would also get my hands on these wonderful masterpiece, and also aspire to learn this process of art. so much respect for keeping one's tradition and is actually making a living through smthng he rlly truly loves. ✨

@AverytheCubanAmerican 2 года назад

Giving free training because he believes in the art... he is a treasure to his country. Glad to see he is teaching the youth, and continuing to do it even when the ceramic and marble tile industry took over. You just don't see this kind of artistry and mastery in production anymore, it's all about efficiency which is understandable. But I feel the heart of design gets lost in mass production...it's a shame

@m.b.82 2 года назад

Or,, he doesnt pay his apprentices lol

@m.b.82 2 года назад

@beginning of the end nah. As a trademan myself, i know for a fact you need to pay your apprentices lol

@instantinople3796 2 года назад

You again

@EmbeddedWithin 2 года назад

@@instantinople3796 hi

@ShadowebEB 2 года назад

It's maybe artistic, but very old fashion, now you have much cheaper, stronger and way nicer looking material that are made without harming the lungs of the employees like this one does. So yes it's sad seeing an old industry die, but progress has to be made. If you're interested, go buy his tiles and keep his business alive!

@alexandragatto 2 года назад

He's smart, he's willing to teach anyone who wants to learn instead of hanging all his hopes on one or two sons who may not even want to continue the family business. Being generous with knowledge is how you keep traditional arts and skills alive.

@karimghzaiel8488 2 года назад

That's the spirit 🤟

@st4r444 2 года назад

He stole dat shit from our black egyptiam ancestors. We wuz kangz

@user-ts2ny8jg9d 2 года назад

@@st4r444 ??

@oggabooga1171 2 года назад

@@st4r444 huh

@UberVike 2 года назад

Anyone who would spend their time learning this isn't very bright. Other tile types have already hurt his business and this is a very slow way to work. Better to learn a more valuable skill.

@tUiDo4 Год назад

I’d take the tiles made from the sweat, tears, and love of a man who adores each one of the pieces he has created, over something machine made that lacks the care the man has put into his own work. I understand why the industrial revolution happened, but it’s sad what it has done to beautiful crafts made by people who adored what they did since childhood. This is why I stand behind small business. This is the beauty you get when you pay a bit more made from someone who enjoyed making it for you vs. machine made in most likely a sweat factory across the sea. Please support our small business owners❤️

@damien678 Год назад

Unfortunately a lot of small businesses still try to automate things. I have nothing but love and utter respect for truly keeping a craft alive. I wish I could only buy hand-made things from the creators themselves for the rest of my life. I hate how wasteful we've all become and how little care we're taught to treat items nowadays.

@EdTheCreeper Год назад

A lot of the economic drive pushing this tradition of craftsmanship to the brink of extinction is less to do with automation and the industrial revolution and more the fault of big government creating an environment where corporations can pay to implement legislation that stifles competition. The industrial revolution definitely contributes to that by enabling big business to operate at a larger scale/volume with lower overhead, but on a level playing field, that reduced cost to scale up should and would benefit small businesses like this to an even greater degree than these industrial behemoths we have now that are rigging the game.

@Epoch2498 Год назад

As an artist since 4 years of age, and now am 24, this man inspires me to pick up art again, but with more love and devotion.

@ilsoralleb6247 2 года назад

We need these kind of art again in our buildings. I'm tired of plain bland blocks of walls just to look modern. It feels emotionless.

@midorifox 2 года назад

Yeah, well said.

@brokenlegs8431 2 года назад

Mass scale production is a necessity in the modern world, a single modern building could take several times as long to produce if it's filled with bunches of hand crafted fixtures. The tiles are cool though

@midorifox 2 года назад

@@brokenlegs8431 this doesn't mean that individual labour should disappear. if anything, it should be promoted.

@danatedawg1018 2 года назад

Give it another decade or so they’ll probably be redoing those designs by machine.

@CaIypsoJ 2 года назад

Best comment.

@OneDisguisedFish 2 года назад

I hope his business is flourishing!!! Craftsman like him are gems, mass production just become items. However when it’s made from a craftsman who produces them slowly, it’s priceless

@Zachkiam 2 года назад

Looks like the oil you'd want to eat in Super Mario Sunshine. I know I did.

@roboteen 2 года назад

Mass produced usually puts out lesser quality products too, people making mass production items don't usually have passion for the craft, it's just a job.

@sherinemmanuel6729 2 года назад

Keep doing what you are doing and keep it alive

@davisvolksons8671 2 года назад

Just out of curiosity, have you ever supported such artisans? Or do you just 'support' them with positive comments on youtube? There is a difference, you know

@CountingStars333 2 года назад

14andthisisdeep

@Angbwillinspireu Год назад

God bless him for keeping a tradition flourishing for another generation.

@deathcleanqueen9236 Год назад

This is one more reason I'd go to Egypt, I would love to apprentice with him

@jeanaerowley7150 2 года назад

I’m so happy he trains apprentices. Such artistry would be heartbreaking to lose.

@Zzzrrrretttgthvt 2 года назад

There is no shortage of it in China.

@sews5742 2 года назад

what he really needs to train is a computer AI with the help of engineers from the field, then his artform could be safely stored for a long time

@roblamb8327 2 года назад

He offers training but, if this vid is accurate and his is the last remaining business doing this, after all these years why has he only 2 employees? Lack of demand for the product (after all, it's not mass-produced plastic or 3D-printed)? Too expensive? Underpaid staff? Or.… why?

@tessl8984 2 года назад

@@roblamb8327 while he's taking 20 min per tile,while admirable,a machine somewhere is making 100's of them with the same design and thousands of time cheaper so yeh ,at this point the only reason you'd buy from him is prestige/cultural interest

@roblamb8327 2 года назад

@@tessl8984 true enough for new orders, in bulk. But that's unsuitable for patching-up old, existing layouts in historic buildings that may have slightly different patterns or tonal shades? Or prototyping new designs and palettes? Unless you retain the original skills you're on a hiding to nothing. And, as you say, people will pay for oneupmanship.

@juliakuri135 2 года назад

These tiles were in my grandmother’s house built in 1921. So beautiful and very durable lasting many decades. Thank you for still making them.

@amlinprinson5000 2 года назад

Wow

@The-Mandolorian 2 года назад

I dont think it was him that made that batch of tiles. Might have been his dad though!

@natashabegley1346 2 года назад

@@The-Mandolorian You think 😆

@The-Mandolorian 2 года назад

@@natashabegley1346 definitely, its the only logical explanation 😝

@blestemat4426 2 года назад

That's amazing!

@ssun9074 Год назад

People like this are the backbone of culture. Living in an industrialized society is obviously a privilege, but too often we ignore the damage that industrialization has done to craft work traditions like this which are sometimes centuries old. Art is the most major defining feature of a culture, and craftsmanship is art. I'm so glad he's keeping this work alive and I hope other people follow in his footsteps.

@user-zi7bi9nu1g 2 года назад

I have so much respect for him - I hope his craft continues on for a long time.

@emma_de_dilemma 2 года назад

I think we need to mention how gorgeous those tiles look?!?!? Imagine putting a gloss over them and installing them in your house, how absolutely stunning that would look. The color is so good, it looks so pure and you can physically see the effort and caring that went into each and every one. Each one looks like a mini artwork, mad respect to this man

@xDomglmao 2 года назад

coffee table!

@AKFF320 2 года назад

Looks like shit!

@emma_de_dilemma 2 года назад

@@AKFF320 Why do you feel the need to say something like this? I mean, sure, everyone's entitled to their own opinions, but keep it to yourself if you're going to be shitty. His work is beautiful and it takes some genuine artistry to do what he does. Show some respect.

@doonoreo2759 2 года назад

That's wht I was thinking having his tiles on a house I would pay so much for them idc

@D3VIOUS24 2 года назад

@@AKFF320 get help

@debaruparay8346 2 года назад

This person is an eager teacher with a lot of patience. That's something to respect.

@cirrusphere 2 года назад

🤯🤙

@benjaminmaeseele6859 2 года назад

Patient is the key to a success of creativity.

@TheSpendog 2 года назад

@@benjaminmaeseele6859 patience and understanding

@Hellfire.Jahannam. 2 года назад

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@st4r444 2 года назад

He stole dat shit from our black egyptiam ancestors. We wuz kangz

@hdee5615 Год назад

I honestly think that if he was big on social media he could meet a bigger audience, there is so many people in this world that love this kind of work/art, people even like framed tile art there is endless possibilities he could take his work if he had the know how.

@bruceperron3796 Год назад

This man is under paid,he's a craftsman,and that should be appreciated for his art,and it definitely is art,he should also be respected for his work ethic.

@History-Secrets 2 года назад

Keeping History alive deserves Respect! 👏

@wikiarpyted1224 2 года назад

First comment

@lyricshelper2042 2 года назад

@@wikiarpyted1224 I think, you mean reply

@wikiarpyted1224 2 года назад

@@lyricshelper2042 ye

@niggy. 2 года назад

STFU

@jedirobfilms3265 2 года назад

Nice to see you here, HS! Been watching your vids since 2018 on my other account. You’re the one who inspired me to start collecting as well!

@foxhound24 2 года назад

This man needs a website to keep his craft alive, these are beautiful

@abasisc5391 2 года назад

he should share it on skillshare

@dazem8 2 года назад

sad thing is a lot of these old school artists and don't pursue an ecommerce route bc they either dont know how or don't see the value. they could reach people all over the world if they did.

@Brissieskater1 2 года назад

@@dazem8 I do agree with your comment, however this man is 'old school' and has probably never looked sideways at a computer - he belongs to an era when you went to work and despite the craft dying out, he has a place in his heart to keep going, regardless.

@bibiayube677 2 года назад

Agree totally this man is a dying breed, teal value is what you can produce

@bibiayube677 2 года назад

@@dazem8 true i know designers her in Toronto who would love to buy things like this

@youngarchaeotech189 Год назад

This man stands as a testament as to why happiness and self fulfillment should always be preferable to exuberant personal wealth.

@ashplattsii1fan92 Год назад

😂 sure

@nmeau Год назад

Respect to all the traditional artisans out there

@amshyllsekhmet6631 2 года назад

Wish I had a way to order tiles from him specifically. I don't have "fly to eygpt" money but I enjoy purposely buying from small businesses. They usually dont get the recognition for their products and most the time they are better. Those tiles are beautiful.

@heywaitMarlee 2 года назад

Right?! His work is beautiful. That orange, white and grey tile was lovely.

@warbot2544 2 года назад

Yes Some mnc's will pick up their methods and start making millions But these guys struggle to meet daily needs Life is a test

@goshnodo 2 года назад

It's concrete mix and dye, make some yourself...keep it alive if you will.

@orkhepaj 2 года назад

:O nope

@amshyllsekhmet6631 2 года назад

@@goshnodo that would defeat the point. How would he get my "support" for his business if I make my own. It wouldn't be the same, but this would be something nice to do on a small scale with the husband and kids.

@camillee235 2 года назад

Wish I had known about him when I was in Egypt, I would’ve purchased some tiles. I wish he had a website and international shipping. This is the kind of business people want to support.

@osamamahmoud2493 2 года назад

I am from Egypt and i don't know where is his location 🥲

@missyt873 2 года назад

Agree ❤️❤️❤️

@tabithahiggins5075 2 года назад

I imagine the shipping would be extremely cost-prohibitive. I wonder if he'd take on foreign apprentices, or do a youtube channel. I would love to see the craft spreading around the world, it seems well suited to an enthusiastic hobbiest.

@martinluizaga 2 года назад

People want to support lots of things with their mouths, but money in their pockets speaks louder. Most of the times this type of work is not cost effective in the face of modernization. I’m really happy this channel gave voice to his very unique craft. I hope his legacy will continue to live on. He is truly an artist.

@mynamesjudge 2 года назад

@@martinluizaga There is a niche market for everything. Most people wouldn't spend $1200+ on a bear carved with a chainsaw, yet I've made my living for the past 20 years doing just that.

@mayamanign Год назад

Beautiful. The world needs craftsmen.

@cadeucescombatvet8650 2 года назад

Absolute gorgeous pieces. Growing up in Miami. I've been able to see beautiful tile work in the older historic house in Miami. This master craftsman has gained my respect in just this short video and his craftsmanship should definitelybe preserved by future generations

@MakoRuu 2 года назад

I hope a lot of people see this, and they buy his products so he can stay in business.

@idrisnova9617 2 года назад

I would buy from him but I don't live in egypt

@craigthebrute8339 2 года назад

If you don’t sell online you don’t exist

@idrisnova9617 2 года назад

@@craigthebrute8339 very true, we now live in a digital world

@idrisnova9617 2 года назад

@@craigthebrute8339 wer becoming cyborgs it's scary

@BeReady726 2 года назад

@@craigthebrute8339 not always true

@creativesparksnv2941 2 года назад

“I Adore colors.” “People used to say I could taste colors, and it’s true.” These are the statements of an artist.

@wolffang489 2 года назад

Or someone with an impressive digestive tract.

@Pratyush2124 2 года назад

@@wolffang489 bruh 😂😂😂😂

@alwayswatching5545 2 года назад

Synaesthesia be like

@smurfinguyt1789 2 года назад

I love colors, so I ate pastels

@5soda 2 года назад

@@smurfinguyt1789 hmmm they are good ngl

@cuprunnethover2509 Год назад

Awesome! Glad that he is teaching the younger generation to keep the tradition going!

@meDarkmask Год назад

It takes a lot of time to make it piece by piece by hand, and it takes a lot of time to cover a whole house. I really admire this brother.

@FloraGreeny 2 года назад

I love that he is doing free internships for others wanting to learn this craft.

@lucyshah9450 2 года назад

How to reach out for these internships?

@Kruton3 2 года назад

I wouldn’t say this is a craft, looks like sub par work.

@elkapitan75 2 года назад

It's a smart move on his part. More people producing these ceramics means making it more visible in the market and increasing demand.

@charliebrown3404 2 года назад

Yes, I see that teaching this craft is his legacy to the tile business & to Cairo, as a national treasure...just as they do in other countries.

@tomassoejakto 2 года назад

And have been doing so for FORTY YEARS. Thats amazing

@jylordpalaganas8661 2 года назад

When the man said 'when you do it, you feel like an artist' not knowing he's literally an 'history artist', I was in awe

@lavender188 2 года назад

Right?! Incredibly humble.

@explorerextraordinaire5472 2 года назад

he melted my heart with that beautiful Soul

@moriscoley5328 2 года назад

Thank you, this man's art comes from his heart and every piece shows it, a true craftsman of tile.

@Hunart 2 года назад

I'm ur 1k liker

@ronaldo_slayer21 2 года назад

People think that art is something we put on a wall but art can be for stepping on and still be beautiful in it's own right.

@spm198116 Год назад

Felt good. Ancient art should be preserved n passed to next generation

@riyanbabar8416 Год назад

Absolute respect for that man for keeping his traditions alive 🙏 🙌

@RamgateTV 2 года назад

This should be more valuable than supreme bricks.

@fallingsuncreations9270 2 года назад

It actually is supposed to be but dumbasses buy something cuz it has a brand to it.

@grumpythelittlemermaid9680 2 года назад

@@fallingsuncreations9270 Yea true

@boorave 2 года назад

Yes

@RENO_K 2 года назад

Market it to the 1% as rare and ultra exclusive, with high long waiting lists And the high income will buy them. But middle income people will do anything to buy them. Send the middle income people 30% of the quality with 30% of the price But another at 40% quality At 50% the price.

@johnmcafee2751 2 года назад

supreme ... bricks ?

@mfkngod2535 2 года назад

His art is so satisfying... If he opens a RU-vid channel he might get a million subs

@stefania5882 2 года назад

For real. ASMR!

@Gerbera726 2 года назад

@@stefania5882 an ASMR channel would be really good. I love handiwork channels.

@antoniobrown2695 2 года назад

@fairy wishes who cares

@MomDoer-qc7iw 2 года назад

@fairy wishes euro better stay mad

@mfkngod2535 2 года назад

@fairy wishes well it'll be for ASMR and that man's passion...so, Let's not bring countries among this which it was originated from.

@jwbnscacpt 2 года назад

Will last forever thanks to his generosity and videos like these

@spiceboyog9083 Год назад

These are the people we need to strive to people. Enjoying something so simple and not letting it die. Showing care for the small things.

@ayagamal3963 2 года назад

Me , an Egyptian who understands Arabic perfectly: *reads subtitles*

@Andy-vu8qd 2 года назад

Same iam so used to subtitles it just feels weird to understand him without subtitle

@Youssef-qo5bm 2 года назад

@@Andy-vu8qd same it really does

@Flame-zn7jp 2 года назад

Was in the exact situation, kinda felt like the subtitles didn't do what he was saying justice tho so I just looked away.

@fantastic6295 2 года назад

Lol

@bigcheese6159 2 года назад

Haha

@Hydraxouz 2 года назад

I don't get how he feels like an artist. He IS an artist. His work is fantastically beautiful and skillful. Absolutely amazing to see the process.

@shadowsketch926 2 года назад

might be a translation error, to me it seems "feels like an artist" is indicative of being one in his mind

@Your.wet..panties 2 года назад

No the translation is correct

@TheTetrapod 2 года назад

I imagine he considers himself a craftsman. The distinction is arguable.

@humayoonrashdi249 Год назад

Eastern culture has humility. You have to say you are not an artist.

@sublimesense7761 Год назад

He’s a low skill laborer, not an artist

@Lexy2811 Год назад

Simply beautiful. Such business should be supported and highly valued.

@Young_23 Год назад

God bless this man and his beautiful, historic craft

@chbry1050 2 года назад

He should give lessons to tourists and charge. Create a website.

@misst.e.a.187 2 года назад

He probably doesn't have the time.

@Spiderhog2099 2 года назад

@@misst.e.a.187 Neither does he have the equipment, I don't think he has a PC.

@thejourney3345 2 года назад

Lmao he doesn’t hold those white man intentions

@connorp3618 2 года назад

@@thejourney3345 dude, where does the racisim come from

@magicyoume1180 2 года назад

Brilliant Idea

@fa5234 2 года назад

These small "imperfection" points make these handcrafted tiles even more beautiful and unique.

@imeatingboiledeggrightnow7644 2 года назад

yup

@Trasseurxd 2 года назад

No. I am an engineer and as I can say industrial production is just better. It's cheaper and better quality. And there is also much handwork and passion included.

@yigitozen 2 года назад

I am afraid I disagree. Due all respect to his work, he is far from any levels of handicraft. he is slapdash

@biouhjguvgu4826 2 года назад

@@Trasseurxd bs, have you seen the width of them?

@PanoStressed 2 года назад

@@Trasseurxd probably the only sane comment in this section. I would also like to make you notice how INCREDIBLY HAZARDOUS this hand made process, with fine cement, is to the human respiratory system.

@Amanraj-cv8rz Год назад

200 years ago these tools would have been freaking cool!! Ancient architecture specially of Egypt was way ahead of time.

@ladyhonor822 Год назад

Truly a lost art. Thanks for the podcast.God bless him for carrying on the tradition and teaching others. Philadelphia USA

@Le_Mastra 2 года назад

GIVE THIS MAN A WEBSITE!!! WE ALL NEED TO ORDER!!! WE NEED TO SPREAD THIS ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!

@teodor4ik183 2 года назад

No, cuz he will raise it to faktory quantity and lost its soul

@rememberpalestine-uyghurs-2918 2 года назад

@@teodor4ik183 Im happy that at least someone understands this

@edwardbrown3721 2 года назад

There are small shops like his all over the world already, you have too look for them

@JOlivier2011 2 года назад

Shipping tile is $$$$

@dianayz4644 2 года назад

He needs more costumers, but also, more aprrentice

@hf7164 2 года назад

I love this series. It's really nice that Business Insider is covering stories like this. These dying traditions and crafts need more recognition.

@mex5355 2 года назад

Yes

@davidwestin6345 2 года назад

They're dying for a reason

@afifhamdani2968 2 года назад

@@davidwestin6345 they're dying because of the industrialized and machinery products, which lower the value of these kind of craft.

@thefool1086 2 года назад

@@afifhamdani2968 It doesn't lower the value of those crafts, it just make it cheaper

@reacher8042 2 года назад

@@thefool1086 thus lowering their value.

@rumaisa.ansari_art Год назад

So much respect for this man! He deserves a lot more recognition

@Zuya_Hiyaye Год назад

I am always happy when good craftsmanship is shown and preserved. Here we will learn from all cultures from each other in the future. You only notice how expensive handicrafts are, which are often dismissed as cheap labour and people who get dirty, as in Germany, when you need a craftsman and there is no one left.

@leannbridwell1853 2 года назад

He needs a website so he can sell them to us ! I’d buy a few meaning a dozen or so not kg . So beautiful! So pleased he’s keeping this art alive !

@reallunacy 2 года назад

Listen to how many he makes in a day. There's no point putting them online as he couldn't fulfill the demand.

@monkeymonk666 2 года назад

@@reallunacy He could probably manage it by slow, careful, expansion. He would need someone who knows online marketing and supply/logistics, but it's certainly possible. More demand means he could sell more product, charge more per unit, or both. Making more money he could offer higher wages, attract more employees. Raise production rates. Rinse, repeat. Tile empire. lol

@tristanlau1213 2 года назад

@@reallunacy One good thing about e-commerce is that the owner can stop taking orders with one click.

@reallunacy 2 года назад

@@tristanlau1213 he's already selling out though. How much should he spend on a website to keep his sales the same? Should he then raise the prices so he doesn't lose money because he made the website? Will his current clients suffer because he had to raise prices to sell to people online?

@Robin-ty2wz 2 года назад

@@monkeymonk666 I want you to read what you said back to yourself. Maybe watch the video again.

@designartfrica 2 года назад

This is brilliant, too many cultures are dying and his initiative to train more people will keep the technique alive

@PanoStressed 2 года назад

the technique died because is harmful and can be done more efficiently now days...

@njsgjb3101 2 года назад

You can never achieve that

@kader_8738 2 года назад

It's true. My culture is known for building wooden ship and now it's forgotten because of high cost and no demand. Right now there's only one known ship builder left

@Ajay-mj8nb 2 года назад

@@kwhodostuff5504 stupid, he is telling fact...

@thisismyname9510 2 года назад

@@kwhodostuff5504 I agree

@peterjohnespelita2089 Год назад

I hope this man will be recognized of the world. The craftsmanship, the age, and the wisdom he has in this endeavor is quite excellent not to mention is rareness due to his presence who only practices this art in the contemporary. We salute you sir! You are no different from the greates artists the world has seen e.g., Michaelangelo and Da Vinci❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💯

@NouraZahle 2 года назад

This is beautiful, both in the soft way he speaks Arabic, and the attention to detail he has with his art. You can feel the love for his trade and culture. By offering free apprenticeship, you can tell his goal is for this knowledge to outlive him. What a wonderful human being.

@kriselleamlagphotography9628 2 года назад

I hope their government will support Saied by including his shop as a tourist attraction or by helping him organize more formal classes (aside from the free apprenticeships) to keep the craft alive.

@knowledgeislight9713 2 года назад

He doesn't need government help. Let's help him by designing our bathrooms with custome made tiles from saied and he will be all right. I don't understand why people always tend to look to governments for such simple things as taking care of your own livelihood. If they feed you they can and probably will starve you one day.

@debbiefox6846 2 года назад

With trade embargoes we all wouldn't be able to purchase his lovely tiles. But, if a cruise line took people there on the regular he would get more of the business he justly deserves.

@Heisenberg-gp1kt 2 года назад

Youch guys I can tell you right now the government of Egypt won’t do that at all

@kriselleamlagphotography9628 2 года назад

@@knowledgeislight9713 Well I do hope you get to go there and buy from him soon, that would be awesome 😎 For some of us who can't go there, might as well just hope all the help he can get. Here in the Philippines, if a business get's endorsed by a city's local tourism department, the business have more exposure to local and foreign tourists which results to more sales. Some small businesses specially start ups with high quality products can't afford advertising and any help from the community either by word of mouth or endorsements are greatly appreciated. ✨

@sonascorner8345 2 года назад

@@knowledgeislight9713 yes very true

@shan8613 2 года назад

Affluent art preservationists should sponsor this man, so he doesn’t have to “stick to cheaper designs” anymore ✊

@bobzealand5692 2 года назад

He is the only person as far as we know that really understands what goes into it he knows the recipe and none else as far as I understand he’s so good they might kidnap him hope he is safe!

@bashkillszombies 2 года назад

There is no such thing. Rich artsy types are merely looking for a way to sink their taxable income. It's all a scam. I put myself through law school by LARPing as an artist. I was selling things I made in 5 minutes flat for a grand a pop up to six or seven - which is still just 'wall hanger' prices. 'Artists' are just approved tax dodging methods, or approved ways of 'donating' to political ideologies off the books.

@evm6177 2 года назад

🍷 Agreed.. True artists like him deserves to showcase better more artistic works. Why he focus on too many regular designs you see in every coffee shop or dingy roadside restaurant? But also respect he is ready to share his art form with younger generation.👍👍

@anastasiarose2192 2 года назад

I agree with the other replies to your comment, but it isn't about the money and clearly Saeid doesn't value the monetary aspect as much as you may think. Yes, he needs to make enough to survive, but his value clearly lies in the art of the craft and ensuring it stays alive which is why he offers apprenticeships for free - something he could probably make a lot of money from pretty easily

@noahnoah2747 2 года назад

@@bashkillszombies wow. I'm super impressed

@simitete1527 Год назад

He is very talented and very hardworking as I think And keeping this 200yr old tradition is actually admirable 😀 live long

@ren7a8ero Год назад

Beautiful in many levels. This makes me feel like humanity didn't just pop on the Earth surface just yesterday, but evolved and passed knowledge for centuries, like we can make something that touch and makes people lifes better for years to come.

@terrahotlanta5892 2 года назад

I love when a person takes major pride in their business. We need to support small businesses more.

@sunilzala3909 2 года назад

BLM protests did help a lot for small businesses in amreeka I hope.

@nixtunes1 2 года назад

@@sunilzala3909 hey guys, I found the Russian operative

@Maria-qs2bn 2 года назад

You know a true artist when he or she doesnt care about what others think about their art. I admire this man

@constancaazeredo5845 2 года назад

So a person with low self esteem/confidence wont be an artist unless he changes his personality

@Maria-qs2bn 2 года назад

@@constancaazeredo5845 dude chill out this is just reaction about him, im not implying anything...and no i dont think about that...and Im sorry if you were triggered about my comment. This is completely my reaction to the man’s work, im not implying anything and if you see that way then sorry

@Maria-qs2bn 2 года назад

@DeSPoTNemanjaS it was just my view on him and on his art...im not trying to implying anything...

@tiara9624 2 года назад

but constructive criticism helps you improve though

@Celestial_Wing 2 года назад

Wrong, a true artist makes something beautiful and inspirational.

@Alaryicjude Год назад

I love the smooth, soft look of his cement tiles. They are GORGEOUS and he is a fantastic artist! I hope he helps keep the tradition alive. If I traveled I would go learn from him and buy his tiles.

@apl2606 Год назад

These tiles are very sought-after in Europe. Happy to hear about small businesses that keep the tradition alive.

@WondrousEarth 2 года назад

A true craftsman dedicated to his artistic craft. It is good to see the young man who hopefully will continue this special creation of these unique tiles.

@frankd9408 2 года назад

This young man been working with cement for 35 years now. he's definitely needs a chest x-ray! Big time!!

@jerk5739 2 года назад

@@frankd9408 sorry about my cluelessness, but what do you mean?

@eliza317 2 года назад

I’m guessing he means he has respiratory issues from working with cement

@rickiesmith413 2 года назад

Great craftsman but he’s not a young man anymore.

@crypticcorvid 2 года назад

@@jerk5739 I was assuming that they meant that the tile maker guy had a big heart from keeping the tradition alive.

@galacticwarrior7573 2 года назад

Would be so cool to have his tile fancy pants imagine “yea I had this tile imported from the only Egyptian man in the world that hand makes freehanded cement tile”

@janafawzy2003 2 года назад

ngl I wish I could just buy one tile. Idk where I'll put it but I want a tile :)

@agachess 2 года назад

That's a very good point actually

@thechinmaypatil8861 2 года назад

In india it still available and made in various parts of the country.

@cycoholic 2 года назад

Doesn't have to be used on a wall or floor. Maybe it could be used as a protection for your kitchen counter from hot pots, either inserted or freely sitting on the counter. You could even build a wooden tray to hold several together.

@aoiahiru670 2 года назад

@@cycoholic the word you're looking for is "trivet"

@kalieka 2 года назад

I think it is awesome someone thought to cover this guy! Can you imagine the boom in this trade this video probably created? Such a fun, fun looking thing to get to do each day. And, I agree with everyone; the man is an artist.

@kabinthapa9870 Год назад

Great and humble man .I respect those who preserve the culture rather than being stylish . 👌👌

@ibaliderpface421 2 года назад

Just by looking at his hands you can tell hes the best at what he does.

@eduardogavazza3942 2 года назад

hes the only one left. ofc

@arsh_07 2 года назад

@The Great And Powerful Noob dayum boi, you must be the one who please every customer.

@email4664 2 года назад

@The Great And Powerful Noob Even your mom

@farihafairuz9539 2 года назад

Yay i gave the thousandth like 😁❤️

@my_garden.secrets 2 года назад

Definitely..❤💚

@syooi8917 2 года назад

Modern tile pattern just a coating... Saied Hussai's tile pattern is solid material.

@thederpydude2088 2 года назад

Yeah, if the tiles were cut in half, the colors would be seen inside as well.

@Kharkovkid 2 года назад

The color is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick due dep[ending on the thickness of the initial color pour.

@billdale2442 2 года назад

i want to buy some of that for my bathroom

@Imkrhn 2 года назад

The tiling version of this is called Encaustic tile or Minton Tile - same process but with porcelain to be fired.

@Kharkovkid 2 года назад

@@billdale2442 It is very slippery when wet. Like banana peel slippery. It also , I forget the term leeches white discoloration when constantly wet.

@petersanders5321 Год назад

He is indeed an artist. Soft-soken and humble about it too. Keeping up with the tradition. Very good.

@acomingextinction Год назад

What a seriously cool guy. Love that he teaches and passes on his knowledge.

@shmiooo 2 года назад

If only he had a website, I’d definitely buy these tiles to modify my bathroom floor! These are absolutely beautiful!!

@ronaldo_slayer21 2 года назад

I just wish someone in the world could help him, if I could I would pay this man extra for this art

@worldcitizeng6507 2 года назад

There will be import fees and documentation at the customs

@ronaldo_slayer21 2 года назад

@@worldcitizeng6507 bet

@TaufanLaksana 2 года назад

@@bibliotheek357 i think it feels like you're stepping on smooth surface concrete, maybe 🤷‍♂️

@lookdawg187 2 года назад

@@bibliotheek357 it's a cement tile, so yes. Imagine if cement tiles didn't handle moisture well, first rain storm and Egyptians would've had a big problem haha

@frankoarseeknee4793 2 года назад

Not going to lie, the really colorful tiles kind of look tasty.

@benjamincrew1949 2 года назад

That's what people thought about Tide Pods.

@benjamincrew1949 2 года назад

@Satyam 12A aa Detergent-flavored candy.

@lunathedragon123 2 года назад

Agree

@nunyabiznes33 2 года назад

He should make peppermint candy style tiles

@wildart2788 2 года назад

@@benjamincrew1949 poison flavored candy XD

@PsychedelicArchaea Год назад

Thank you for your sacrifice. One day I hope to purchase from you. Pure art.

@kaizen_5091 Год назад

So much is being lost to technology and expedience. There is something that only a craftsman like Saied can produce. I really hope more people continue to embrace these beautiful artisanal products and keep these traditions alive.

@utkarshaswami2859 2 года назад

Those tiles looks tasty and this guy deserves an award for being a genuine artist

@gamesgames2389 2 года назад

I wanna have those tiles their colors look soooo pretyy

@1javixD 2 года назад

He’s an artisan!

@deafmusician2 2 года назад

Tasty???

@adamgor0035 2 года назад

@@deafmusician2 they look like delicious candy

@nhatnghiduong6196 2 года назад

I thought it was toothpaste 😂

@moif 2 года назад

I know times are a-changin', but seeing someone honorably keeping alive a beautiful tradition will never get old.

@BlackSeranna 2 года назад

These are really beautiful tiles! Unlike marble, cement is readily available. Unlike ceramic, which has to be fired, this seems to have less steps, and is more sturdy. People can have beautiful homes where their floors can stand the test of time. I never even knew this was possible!