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Markaz

Maadi, Cairo

What Markaz is known for

Markaz is a social enterprise that sells handcrafted lifestyle and home products made by local Egyptian artisans, each often combining several traditional craft techniques originating in different areas of Egypt. It is run by co-founders Mohammed Amin and Naila El Shishiny, who work to preserve and revive Egyptian craft traditions region by region.

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