Dina Ezzat, Sunday 27 Aug 2023. Designs using modern versions of traditional Egyptian motifs have been gaining in popularity, often for home-décor purposes.

Meet The Egyptian Designer Inspired by Pharaonic, Islamic Heritage Published September 13th, 2020 - 06:55 GMT Adam Elwan’s pieces are hand-made by Cairo’s veteran craftsmen.

A rare survivor among pre-war cinemas in France, it is adorned with ancient Egyptian motifs on both its interior and granite exterior, which were restored to full art deco splendour in 2013.