The genuine attar of roses is costly and it is frequently adulterated.
There is at Cairo and in other towns a considerable industry in ornamental wood and metal work, inlaying with ivory and pearl, brass trays, copper vessels, gold and silver ornaments, &c. At Cairo and in the Fayum, attar of roses and other perfumes are manufactured.
Rose trees are very numerous and most of the attar of roses of Egypt is manufactured in the province.
Besides dates the principal articles of export are wool, horses, liquorice, gum and attar of roses.
