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Monday 10am - 8:30pm Tuesday 10am - 8:30pm Wednesday 10am - 8:30pm Thursday 10am - 8:30pm Friday 11:30am - 8:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 8:30pm Sunday 10am - 8:30pm

Nagada Egypte

Name: Nagada Egypte
Address: 13 Refa'a Street, Dokki, Cairo, EG
Telephone: +20 1200819999
Price range: ££

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The Future of Tradition
"Surrounded by Egypt ... Inspired by the world" The name of the village sings like the rhythm of the weaver's loom.

History

NA-GA-DA, three syllables, clear and magical, that came even before pharaonic Egypt. On the left bank of the river Nile of Egypt, between Qena and Luxor, Nagada hasn't stopped weaving for millennia. Even the looms are the same as those used 1000 years ago. During the 20th century all textile production resulted in one product: the ferka. The ferka is a scarf made of a blend of rayon and c

otton dyed by the weavers at home. The yarn was provided by merchants, who paid the workers and exported the final product en masse to Sudan. Poorly paid and often of poor quality, the production of ferkas fed about 2000 families. In 1988, the political and economical problems of Sudan affected the weavers, who were abandoned by the merchants, and left without work. In 1991, a Canadian development project studied the possibility of restoring the textile activity and mandated Michel Pastore to design the project. Some 30 weavers, the most unfortunate, were chosen to revive the weaving, while Michel Pastore designed new motifs, inspired by the traditional ferka, and taught the craftsmen how to improve their weaving techniques. The outcome was original and of better quality. The Canadian project lasted only a year, but Michel Pastore continued his venture in association with Sylva Nasrallah, a Lebanese clothes designer living in Cairo. Together they formed a company that kept the original name of the project: NAGADA. Their concept is based on the idea of revealing modern traits in clothing and fabrics that are hidden in tradition. Using natural fibers such as cotton and silk, or rayon, their creations of clothing and home furnishings are practical, adapted to contemporary life, easy to maintain and well finished. Today, NAGADA encourages handweaving by using textiles from all over Egypt, or even from abroad. The designs are inspired by traditional clothes of different origins, and are modern at the same time. Nagada creations are beyond time and fashion.

14/05/2026

Since its beginnings, NAGADA has created soft furnishings for homes—curtains, cushions, and fabric frames for windows and doors—bringing texture and warmth into everyday living spaces.

11/05/2026

A pottery piece that takes a fresh, modern approach beyond traditional Fayoum scenes, with elegant brushwork and balanced motifs.

03/05/2026

The Manteau Sayan in green ikat styled with NAGADA’s in house handwoven Tayet scarf.

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29/04/2026

From the kilns of the Fayoum Pottery School in Tunis village to our showroom in Dokki. Come explore new pieces recently hand picked on our last visit to the school.

26/04/2026

Summer is around the corner. Come explore our lightweight linen and cotton collections in the showroom in summer colours.

21/04/2026

NAGADA Archival A quiet moment in Switzerland, visiting Claudine, sister of co-founder Michel Pastore. A home filled with pottery by Evelyn and Michel, and handwoven textiles from Naqada village.

14/04/2026

The relaxed Veste Chemise Widad in a light weight block print

08/04/2026

At NAGADA, our clients have always been part of the story.

Decades ago, a simple piece of feedback sparked a lasting change. When clients expressed concern about non-recyclable shopping bags, we listened. What began as a thoughtful response evolved into something much more—our own NAGADA bags, designed to be reused, carried, and lived with.

Over time, they have taken on a life of their own—connecting people across the world. Spotting a NAGADA bag in a crowd in New York City or on a beach in Barcelona has sparked moments of recognition between strangers.

02/04/2026

Introducing the Nut Bag by Wafaa Wali. Made from leather and handwoven linen produced in the village of Naqada.

The design brings together an ancient weaving practice with a sustainable patchwork approach, where woven remnants are assembled into large, functional travel bags—ensuring minimal waste and making each piece unique.

Each bag features quilted panels of handwoven linen combined with leather on the exterior, and a contrasting linen lining inside.

31/03/2026

We’ve updated our showroom hours

Weekdays: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Weekends: 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

We look forward welcoming you!

Address

13 Refa'a Street, Dokki
Cairo

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 8:30pm
Thursday	10am - 8:30pm
Friday	11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday	11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday	10am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+20 1200819999

Website

http://www.nagada.net/

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