The Impact of Weeding Parties on The Artistic Life the Light of The Showar Pieces and The Bridal Gifts in The Era of Mohammed Ali’s Family

Document Type : Original Article

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Heliopolis University

Abstract

This research is conducted on the bridal showar and gifts of some of Mohamed Aly’s family weddings that varied between wooden furniture, metal and glass antiques. In addition to textiles, accessories, and jewelry. The research also shows the most distinguished wedding parties in Mohamed Aly’s family, like the marriage of princess Zeinab (Mohamed Aly’s daughter) in 1845, describing the bridal shiwar that toured Cairo streets from Aljawhra Palace in the citadel to the bride palace in Azbakeya. As for the scion’s wedding parties, they are considered as the most famous ones in Aly’s family. khedive Ismael sons’ gifts and bridegroom’s shiwars varied a lot. Besides the clamorous celebrations then. Finally, the research tackles the royal wedding of king Farouk and Safinaz Zou Al-fokar (Farida) in 1938, getting exposed to the celebrations style and the royal bridal shower gifts. The conclusion of the research presented the most important manufacturer ways used in making bridal shower pieces and the ornaments. 

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