Egyptian inlay art is one of the most exquisite forms of craftsmanship, deeply rooted in the country’s rich artistic heritage. From ancient times to today, Egyptian artisans have mastered the delicate art of inlaying wood, creating stunning decorative...

Our polymer statues are individually hand-made. They are created through a meticulous process that combines artistry and technical skills.  The mold for the statues is made from silicone. The artist mixes the liquid polymer and carefully pours it...

In ancient Egypt, scarab amulets were commonly worn by both the living and the deceased as protective talismans. Some scarabs were inscribed and wrapped with the mummy. They were typically made of stone, ceramic or other materials, and...

Our Luxor Vendor We have been buying our hand-carved scarabs, alabaster and other items in stone and ceramics from the Matani family in the village of el-Gourna, across the Nile from Luxor.  This wonderful family has been involved...

Our owner Steve Collins, traveled to Cairo in 1979 to tour the Middle East with his college friend David. In the 3 month trip, they bought hand-crafts and jewelry along the way with the hopes of bringing their...

Running a successful Egyptian import business means making connections with your staff. It also means that Steve, our founder, speaks fluent Arabic.Our Cairo office is managed by 3 Egyptians who have been working with us for over 25...

The owner of Discoveries, Steve Collins, travels to Cairo several times each year to meet with the workshop to help them produce the best possible jewelry for our customers.   We order cartouches every week of the year,...