Aswan is a historical city witnessed different events since the prehistoric times. Nations after nations occupied this city because if it’s vital location. In Pharoanic times, the town was known as “Swno” (the market) later Aswan by Arabs. However, Aswan preserves its traditional heritage, which has been inherited since the ancient times. Diverse types of crafts have been survived to assure the originality of Aswan as a creative city.

The community in Aswan consists of its indigenous population and the Nubian population as well Arab population. Crafts are distinguished with the surrounding environment such as the Nile and the pace of life is slow and relaxing. The Nile is flowing through the amber desert, granite rocks, and round emerald islands covered palm groves and tropical plants. Aswan crafts never have found in any other locations. All crafts present a mirror that reflects the life style of this calm city.

Beads productions show the light color, which are most popular in Aswan, clay vessels and amulets act as evidences of the fertile soil of the Nile, palm tree leaves crafts consider the most fashionable production, and carpets of cloths reminders and wool. Folklore dancing is the master activity, every night Nubian dancers and musicians perform in the cultural center, and recreate scenes from village life.