Art Print - Balady Bread by Toka ElSayed

Toka El Sayed’s artwork pays tribute to one of Egypt’s most iconic sights - the bread delivery cyclist balancing massive trays of “eish balady” through Cairo’s bustling streets.

Before food delivery apps and digital convenience, these riders embodied everyday magic, gliding through traffic with impossible grace and balance. Painted in warm dusk tones, Toka’s piece captures the rhythm, motion, and quiet heroism of these moments that define Egyptian life.

“Eish,” meaning both “bread” and “life,” becomes the heart of the story: a symbol of survival, community, and simplicity. This print celebrates the poetry of the ordinary and the ingenuity found in Cairo’s streets.

Printed on thick, matte museum-quality paper, this art print transforms any wall into a window to Egypt’s streets - alive with movement, warmth, and nostalgia.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan