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Malaika was founded in 2004 by Margarita Andrade and Goya Gallagher who, after growing up in their native Ecuador, found themselves living and settling in Egypt. With a background in design and a keen interest in embroidery, crochet, and hand-drawn thread work, they decided to utilize Egyptian cotton to produce high-quality bed linen previously not available in the local market.
At the heart of its business model, Malaika focuses on teaching hand embroidery to local women giving them a chance to learn a valuable skill and improve their economic standing.
Each embellished with a bee motif in a vivid colour duo, these napkins are stylish yet playful. With bees seen as a symbol of royalty for Ancient Egyptians, our Bee napkins will make any table dressing fit for a king. Made from linen, and expertly hand embroidered by the wonderful women at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH). Pair with the matching Bee Placemats and Bee Tablecloth for a seamless table setting.
Buy nowEmbellished with bees embroidered in a plethora of vivid colours, this placemat is stylish yet playful. With bees seen as a symbol of royalty for Ancient Egyptians, our Bee Placemat will make any table dressing fit for a king. Made from linen, and expertly hand embroidered by the talented women at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH). Pair with our Bee Napkins and Bee tablecloth for a seamless table setting.
Buy nowExpertly hand embroidered with a geometric flower pattern inspired by 19th century samplers, our Rose Bud placemats will bring understated elegance to your table setting. Made from linen, and embellished with a delicate hemstitch by talented women that have learned their craft at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH). Pair with our hand embroidered napkins for a magical setting.
Buy nowAdorned with three different bird motifs, the naive design of these napkins makes them a whimsical addition to any table. With clear rustic charm, they are perfect for country lunches or a summer picnic. Each napkin is crafted in linen, and hand embroidered by the skilled hands of the women at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH).
Buy nowBring a touch of colour to any summer table with our Daisy Chain Placemats. Finished with a vibrant frame in complementary block colours and a repeating, pharaonic daisy motif, they are undeniably stylish. Silk screen printed and embroidered in parts onto the finest ecru linen, all completed by hand in Cairo. Pair with our Daisy Napkins for a stylish tablescape.
Buy nowFeaturing intricately hand embroidered palm tree motifs, this placemat will transport you to the fertile explosions of palm groves that grow along the shores of the Nile. Hand embroidered onto the highest quality taupe linen by the talented ladies at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH).
Buy nowOne of Malaika’s signature ranges, the Shashiko collection features colourful stitching inspired by traditional Japanese embroidery. With a vivid double cross stitch frame and pulled thread hemstitch borders, the Shashiko napkin will bring a simple elegance to your dining table. Beautifully hand embroidered by the talented women at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH).
Buy nowSure to bring a pop of colour to any table arrangement, these napkins feature a stylish, three colour motif inspired by the sacred flower of the Nile and a bold stitched frame. Silk screen printed and hand embroidered in parts in Cairo. Pair with our Sacred Nile placemats to bring flair to any home entertaining.
Buy nowFeaturing an intricate, repeating motif inspired by the sacred flower of the Nile, allow these placemats to evoke images of the bountiful shores of Egypt’s lifeline. Each placemat is embellished with a beautiful hemstitch and silkscreen printed by hand in Cairo. Pair with our Sacred Nile Cocktail Napkins for the ultimate table dressing.
Buy nowHand embroidered with flower motifs inspired by Ottoman samplers in warm cinnamon colours, and delicately finished with hand drawn needlework, this elegant tablecloth is a showstopper. It exemplifies the level of excellence of the talented women that have honed their craft at the Malaika Embroidery Training Centre (TOH) in Cairo. Pair with our Bouquet or Tulip napkins for a beautiful tablescape.
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