Hidden Gem · 10
- ANŪT Zamalek
ANŪT works from a Zamalek shop on Shagaret El Dor, selling hand-painted Fayoum pottery, embroidered linens, tapestries and glassware made by potters, weavers and embroiderers across Egypt. The homeware brand runs its own embroidery school and an artist residency to keep traditional craftsmanship in practice. store page → · open in the atlas → - Cairo Coffee Collective Cairo
Cairo Coffee Collective sources, roasts and brews specialty coffee, offering a Heritage Blend espresso subscription and Turkish coffee blends ground for ibrik brewing, alongside home brewing tools. The roaster frames its work around Cairo's long coffee-drinking tradition. store page → · open in the atlas → - Diwan Zamalek
Opened in Zamalek in 2002 by sisters Hind and Nadia Wassef with Nihal Schawky, Diwan was Egypt's first modern bookstore and stocks Arabic, English, French and German titles alongside a café, stationery and Arabic music. Its branches carry curated fiction, children's books and Egyptology sections, and the founders published a memoir chronicling the shop's beginnings. store page → · open in the atlas → - Fokhara Studio & Shop New Cairo (First Settlement)
Ceramicist Dalia Mobasher designs and throws the Nebula and Midnight lines of espresso cups, pinch pots and mugs at her New Cairo studio. Fokhara also runs tailor-made wheel and hand-building workshops for all skill levels. store page → · open in the atlas → - Jozee Boutique Maadi and Zamalek
Established in 2013 with branches in Maadi and Zamalek, Jozee Boutique sells handmade kaftans, dresses, scarves, bags and home goods built on loom-weaving and embroidery. It sources directly from artisans in Siwa, Saint Catherine, Naqada and Akhmim, many of them women. store page → · open in the atlas → - Khayamiya (Tentmakers) Islamic Cairo (behind Bab Zuwayla)
Located behind Bab Zuwayla on Cairo's last covered medieval street, this tentmakers' workshop produces khayamiya appliqué, hand-stitched cloth panels and wall hangings whose technique reaches back millennia. With only around twenty shops and a few dozen stitchers left on the street, its master craftsmen sew every piece by hand. store page → · open in the atlas → - Kiliim Maadi (studio), Sheikh Zayed, Giza (flagship)
Kiliim revives Egyptian flatweave by commissioning handwoven kilim rugs, cushions and tableware from artisan communities in Fowa, Qena, Fayoum and Luxor, and has expanded into handmade pottery and blown glass. Co-founded by Noha El Taher, the brand runs a Sarayat El Maadi studio store and a Sheikh Zayed flagship. store page → · open in the atlas → - KUFUF Heliopolis
Founded in 2018 in Heliopolis, KUFUF commissions handwoven kilim rugs, poufs, cushions and prayer mats from master weavers in Fuwwah, Kafr El-Sheikh, using Egyptian cotton and natural wool. Its name derives from the weaver's beater tool, and its studio on Yosry Nabeeh Street pairs traditional flatweave with contemporary patterns. store page → · open in the atlas → - Maison Tarbouche Cairo (made-to-order; ships from Egypt)
Maison Tarbouche makes-to-order Egyptian home décor and furniture, mirrors, vases, cushions, rugs and Egyptian cotton bedding, produced by local artisans in woodwork, metalwork, textiles and basketry. It describes itself as an ambassador for the Egyptian handicrafts community and dispatches shipments out of Egypt. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nagada Dokki
Founded around a handloom in the early 1990s, Nagada weaves Egyptian cotton and linen into handwoven cloth that becomes galabeyas, kimonos, coats and dresses, plus home textiles from its Loom Collection. The design house works out of The Villa on Refaa Street in Dokki and builds each season around natural fibres and traditional loom techniques. store page → · open in the atlas →
The Register · 35
- Abdelzaher Atelier 31 Mohamed Abdou Street, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Cairo 11675, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Family bookbinding shop opened 1936; third/fourth generation still hand-sews and gold-tools leather bindings by hand (Condé Nast Traveller Middle East; Middle East Eye). store page → · open in the atlas → - Andrea Workshop Downtown
Artisanal men's leather sandals and shoes workshop using hand-cut leather and traditional Egyptian stitching techniques unchanged for centuries. store page → · open in the atlas → - Ateeq Design 159 26th of July Street, Mohamed Mazhar, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Ateeq Design is adjudicated at house level separately from every physical city door. Production is associated with Egypt, while the range centers on regional craft with a named maker. store page → · open in the atlas → - Azza Fahmy Cairo / Online
Egypt's fine jewellery house of provenance — in 1969 Azza Fahmy became the first woman apprenticed to the master goldsmiths of Khan el-Khalili; today her Cairo ateliers hand-pierce Arabic calligraphy into gold, twice commissioned by the British Museum. store page → · open in the atlas → - Cairopolitan Maadi
Design-led gift shop celebrating Cairo's urban culture with locally designed T-shirts, tote bags, posters, and stationery featuring Arabic typography and city landmarks. store page → · open in the atlas → - Caravanserai 15 Ahmed Heshmat Street, Zamalek, Cairo / Cairo / Egypt
Caravanserai is adjudicated at house level separately from every physical city door. Production is associated with Egypt, while the range centers on locally designed furniture and home objects. store page → · open in the atlas → - Cleopatra Bazar El Nahda St. (Abu Ashara area), plus Hadaba, Sheraton Road, Sun City, Mamsha Mall and Corniche branches, Hurghada, Egypt
Cleopatra Bazar has grown from its original El Nahda Street building into six branches across Hurghada, stocking hand-painted papyrus, carved alabaster, silver jewelry, leather goods and Egyptian cotton clothing under one roof. The bazaar runs its own e-commerce catalogue alongside its physical stores rather than operating through a marketplace or agent network. store page → · open in the atlas → - Dina Shaker Sustainable Wear Maadi
Slow fashion label using deadstock fabrics and traditional Egyptian weaving techniques to create limited-edition garments with zero waste. store page → · open in the atlas → - Fair Trade Egypt Zamalek
Non-profit shop supporting over 2,000 Egyptian artisans, selling handblown glass, pottery, brasswork, and embroidered textiles from across the country. store page → · open in the atlas → - Gypsum Gallery Maadi
Gypsum Gallery presents photography, video and new media from Egypt and the broader Arab region. Works may be sold through the commercial gallery, but it is not a conventional stocked shop. store page → · open in the atlas → - Kotob Khan 13 Road 206, Degla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Karam Youssef opened the Maadi bookshop-publisher in 2006; Ahram Online interviewed her at the Maadi shop on 5 Jul 2026 after 20 years; OkayAfrica (16 Jul 2025) confirms the still-operating cultural hub and Arabic-language press. store page → · open in the atlas → - Lehnert & Landrock 1st floor, 36 Abd al-Khaliq Tharwat Street, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Lehnert and Landrock moved their photography business to Cairo in 1924; stepson Kurt Lambelet opened the first brick-and-mortar bookshop in 1936 (Middle East Eye 2021). store page → · open in the atlas → - Loqui Maadi
Curated lifestyle store featuring Egyptian artisanal goods, small-batch ceramics, woven textiles, and botanical skincare from independent makers. store page → · open in the atlas → - Lotus Flower Cosmetics Heliopolis
Lotus Flower Cosmetics makes vegan makeup, skincare and haircare using Egyptian-grown botanical ingredients. Product-level formulations and shade information should guide purchases rather than broad natural-beauty claims. store page → · open in the atlas → - Madbouly Bookshop 6 Talaat Harb Square, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Landmark Talaat Harb Square bookshop; Middle East Eye dates the family newspaper kiosk to 1951 and the landmark store to 1958; house published Sartre/Camus and later banned titles after 1967. store page → · open in the atlas → - Malaika Linens Maadi
Luxury Egyptian cotton homeware brand producing hand-embroidered table linens, bedding, and bath towels with contemporary Egyptian motifs. store page → · open in the atlas → - Mounaya Gallery 14 Kamal El Tawil Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Official story: founded 20 years ago by Ghada Abdelhak as a Nile-side boutique of Egyptian artisan textiles, jewelry and pottery. Indagare independently lists the same Zamalek door and describes a regional edit of embroidered bags, scarves, jewelry and linens. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nefertari Body Care Maadi
Natural Egyptian beauty brand using locally sourced ingredients like black seed oil, honey, and Dead Sea minerals in soaps, lotions, and oils. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nevin Altmann Leather Zamalek
German-Egyptian leather designer creating handcrafted bags, wallets, and accessories using locally sourced Egyptian leather with minimalist European design. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nomad Gallery 14 Mohamed Abdel Wahab Street, formerly Saray El Gezira Street, Zamalek, Cairo 11211 / Cairo / Egypt
Nomad Gallery is adjudicated at house level separately from every physical city door. store page → · open in the atlas → - Nun Center Gourmet Market Maadi
Upscale gourmet market stocking Egyptian artisanal products including organic honey, cold-pressed oils, spice blends, and small-batch preserves. store page → · open in the atlas → - Okhtein Cairo
Luxury accessories brand founded by Egyptian sisters, creating structured handbags and small leather goods with architectural Middle Eastern influences. store page → · open in the atlas → - Oum El Dounia 3 Talaat Harb Street, 1st floor, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Opened 2004 at 3 Talaat Harb; CUIP records it as the first bookstore in Egypt approved by France's Centre National du Livre as a Francophone reference bookstore. store page → · open in the atlas → - Pristine Cairo
Modest fashion brand offering elegant abayas, hijabs, and modest dresses with contemporary cuts and high-quality Egyptian fabrics. store page → · open in the atlas → - Roberto Coin Vicenza / Online
Vicenza jewelry house founded 1996 by Roberto Coin, who signs each piece by setting a small ruby inside the metal, a practice drawn from an ancient Egyptian belief that the stone brings long life, love and happiness. store page → · open in the atlas → - Souk El-Gomaa Sayyida Aisha
Cairo's largest Friday market, an open-air treasure hunt for antiques, vintage clothing, old coins, Islamic manuscripts, and second-hand curiosities. store page → · open in the atlas → - StoneAge Glastonbury Glastonbury / Online
StoneAge is a Glastonbury jewellery maker specialising in sacred geometry, symbolic, Ancient Egyptian and tektite pieces handcrafted in sterling silver and 9ct gold. Its shop carries close to 200 designs with free UK shipping, drawing on more than 25 years based in the Isle of Avalon. store page → · open in the atlas → - Tache Art Gallery Zamalek
Independent art space and shop focusing on street art, illustration, and graphic design by Cairo's emerging creative community. store page → · open in the atlas → - TAYETs 6th of October, Giza
Started in 2019, TAYETs makes handwoven jute baskets, cotton storage, rugs, poufs and wall art from natural materials at its base in 6th of October City. The brand leans on traditional Egyptian weaving techniques for its home décor and accessories. store page → · open in the atlas → - Temraza Zamalek
Award-winning Egyptian haute couture label known for intricate beadwork, embroidery, and red-carpet gowns worn by celebrities across the Middle East. store page → · open in the atlas → - The Anglo-Egyptian Bookshop 165 Mohamed Farid Street, intersection with Abdel Khalek Tharwat Street, Downtown, Cairo, Egypt / Cairo / Egypt
Founded 1928 as a bilingual English-Arabic bookshop and publisher; still operating downtown in 2025 (Middle East Eye; 2025 visitor note). store page → · open in the atlas → - Ubuntu Art Gallery Zamalek
Gallery promoting Egyptian and African contemporary art, with curated exhibitions and an art shop featuring prints, books, and artist merchandise. store page → · open in the atlas → - Up-Fuse Cairo
Sustainable accessories brand upcycling plastic bags into fashionable backpacks, laptop sleeves, and tote bags while supporting local communities. store page → · open in the atlas → - Wild Guanabana Cairo
Egyptian adventure gear brand creating travel backpacks, camping equipment, and outdoor apparel tested on Sinai and desert expeditions. store page → · open in the atlas → - Wissa Wassef Art Centre Harrania
Tapestry art centre where artists create free-style woven tapestries using natural dyes on handlooms in a village setting. store page → · open in the atlas →