Spurned by the political stability and a flourishing economy, the Fatemi Imams (as) in al Qahera set up industries that churned out, at the dawn of each new sun, dazzling products of beauty and art. They imported artisans, painters, sculptors, calligraphers and a host of other craftsmen from distant European and Islamic lands and encouraged them to set up shop in or outside the walled city. They provided them with all the raw materials they needed along with excellent boarding facilities and good returns for their work. An environment rich in creativity, was established to encourage the local and foreign population to indulge in numerous handicrafts.

Whether it was the comforts of life or the lure of rich rewards or titles or the insatiable desire to create in an inducive environment and achieve perfection or a combination of all these factors, these craftsmen happily toiled away to meet the growing demand of a royal dynasty that was always ready to welcome and absorb each new work of art.

At the end of 200 years of political rule in Egypt the Fatemi Imams (as) had left their stamp of authority on all different aspects of life. New styles and trends in pottery, glasswork, ceramics and various other minor arts as well as in architecture, design and calligraphy had been achieved. The influence of Fatemi art had far reaching consequences in time and space in regarding to the above mentioned fields. Egypt once again regained the central position in civilization and culture, in addition to political and economic dominance, that she had lost since ancient times. It is for this reason that historians, one and all, refer to the Fatemi period as a golden chapter in the history of Islam and mankind.

Syedna Taher Saifuddin (ra) in his praise for them says:

"Amongst Moulatena Fatema(sa)'s progeny are the Fatemiyeen (as) who increased in glory and grandeur when they came to power."