TRADITIONAL ROOTS. CONTEMPORARY LIVES.
A socially conscious lifestyle brand, lovingly crafted by the hands of our vast network of Egyptian artisans.
Markaz fuses traditional crafts with contemporary design
Markaz aims to produce and promote the value of Egyptian crafts.. Reviving skills from different areas of Egypt enabling communities to thrive. We’re a social business managed by social entrepreneurs, with a nationwide network of artisans and partners aiming to make a positive social impact.
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Markaz Natives
Markaz Natives are a community of young, bold and hip "adventure-seekers" that love the colors, textures and ethnic design elements that reflect the ethos of the Markaz brand.
Check out our videos that follow 3 distinct social media influencers; Amina the kite surfer, Farida the photographer and Amina a contemporary artist. Markaz Natives style our products in their own unique way.
Once Upon a Time in the West
Matrouh is part of the Western Desert Mediterranean Coastal Zone. Matrouh lies around 150 km west of the El-Alamein WWII battle site. Its main town, Marsa Matrouh is a small Mediterranean town known for its...
The Beauty of Simple
Basket weaving is one of the most ancient forms of craft, and part of the Egyptian heritage from the Ancient Egyptian tradition. There are generally categorized into tree types, coiled, twined...
Ancient Traditions - Master Weavers
Akhmim is home of the impressive Meritamen-statue daughter of Ramsis II and Queen Nefertari 1280 BC. The city has been growing organically since layer over layer like rarely seen in Egypt.