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Egypt’s cotton kingdom cut down to size

By Heba Saleh

Published: August 3 2009 17:58 | Last updated: August 3 2009 17:58

Delta textile factory in Cairo

The phrase “Egyptian cotton” conjures up an image of a soft, luxurious fabric made of a raw material that has traditionally been recognised as the best in the world.

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