Dates, which they obtain at Siwah, half-way on the road to Alexandria.
Leather of Soudan.
Dark blue Soudan cloths in pieces, &c. &c.
In return, the Egyptian traders, who are generally natives of Augela, a midway town, bring
Muslin turbans, which are only worn by great and rich people.
Silk, in stuffs, raw, and in thread.
Gold, thread and lace.
Striped stuffs of silk and cotton woven together, much worn by the merchants in the interior.
Cashmere shawls, which are not often brought, are generally bought up by the Morocco traders.
Striped silk stuffs for women’s under garments, and ready made up shirts.