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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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As Great As Your Dream
Contemporary Khayameya Wall-Hangings THE FACTORY, CAIRO, MARCH 16-21, 2022This collection of hangings made by skilled craftsmen in the street of the tentmakers in Cairo continues a long Egyptian tradition of...
2021 Summer Exhibits
2021 Markaz hits the north coast with not one, but TWO exhibitions to showcase their latest crafts and holiday home items. Check out some of the pics from both events:...
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...