The real edition is the first research sanctified to medieval Egyptian Text. of VII - XIV вв., on material of collection of the state Hermitage. An author analyses history of production of fabrics in Egypt of VII - XIV вв. analysis of technique of production, produced орнаментации of fabrics and inscriptions taking into account development of other types of artistic handicraft : architecture, ceramics, metal. He exposes cultural and art traditions saved from Coptic Egypt and through him - from hellenism time. The phenomena related to the cultural and trade relationships of Egypt with other orients are marked. edition includes a catalogue a 71 unit of storage is published in that. Book С.Б. Певзнера is a substantial contribution to the study of art of Egypt VII - XIV вв. Edition of раccчитано on specialists engaging in medieval moslem by a material culture, art of medieval Egypt, history of Text., and also on all interested in an art and culture of medieval islam.