Cairo is not known for its beautiful architecture (other than the pyramids, of course). There are some really beautiful buildings around, however most people point them out saying something like, “It looks Italian,” or “It looks like Europe.” Basically, most of the structures are big, blocky and bland. However, where their color, texture and life comes in is through the fabric… in particular, the drying laundry, and I love it. (And yes, it still mystifies me that you’d go to the trouble of washing something, then hang it out in the dusty dirty air… but maybe you beat it clean after it’s dry.)

So here are some silly laundry shots: