June 24, 2026•6 min read
WHAT IS ALABASTER?
There is a lot of confusion on what exactly alabaster is and for good reason—'alabaster' is actually two different stones.
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The Craft, The Stone & The History
June 24, 2026•15 min read
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF ALABASTER
A deep dive into the complete history of Alabaster, from its naming and ancient origins all the way up to contemporary interior design.
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June 24, 2026•7 min read
ALABASTER VS. MARBLE VS. ONYX: THE COMPLETE STONE COMPARISON
Confused by premium interior stone options? Learn the crucial differences in mineral makeup, durability, and light translucency.
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June 24, 2026•5 min read
CLEANING & CARING FOR TRANSLUCENT ALABASTER LIGHTING
Alabaster is a delicate, porous mineral. Discover the definitive care rules to safely maintain and preserve its honey-gold glow over time.
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June 24, 2026•8 min read
ALABASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP: FROM ANCIENT LATHES TO 2026 DESIGN TRENDS
Explore the evolution of masonry techniques, from grueling pharaonic quarry work to automated CNC machines and modern biophilic lighting.
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Our showroom on 231 St, Building 34 — we are opposite Swirkies with stairs leading down to our shop.
How to find us
Come see the stone in person
We are on 231 Street, Building 34 in Sarayat al Maadi, tucked away down a staircase. You will find us from the street opposite Swirkies.
Look for out sign in red Luxor Co. Alabaster Art - it's a little easy to miss but you can just walk in from the street and if you have any trouble finding you can give us a call. Our showroom is just down the stairs with the sign on the streetview level.
Open every day including Friday until 10pm — just walk in, no appointment needed.
Find Us
Visit Us
- Building 34, 231 St,
Maadi Sarayat, Egypt - Open daily 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- +20 127 163 4989
Why Visitors Love Us
on Google Reviews
“Wonderful treasure to discover and such nice staff”
– Martin King
“A truly amazing place packed with hundreds of beautiful alabaster pieces and some other stone and ceramics. We took our time to check each vase with the interior lights, so we got the patterns we preferred. Prices good, didn't feel the need to haggle, but probably should have !!”
– Martin Chappelle
“A very nice and reasonably priced shop with good service. Definitely worth a look.”
– Sunna Rothmaler