Handmade in Egypt
Our products are handmade in the heart of Cairo by expert and innovative craftswomen. Everything is made from clean recycled materials and turned into useful, beautiful and unique items. The sources are carefully chosen; new fabric scraps and offcuts come from textile factories, printed paper from shops and educational establishments. Ties, ringpulls and coffee capsules are donated straight to the A.P.E. Nothing comes out of the garbage.
The makers belong to an Egyptian NGO, the Association for the Protection of the Environment (A.P.E.), which has a 35 year history of working alongside the Zabbaleen, the informal garbage collectors’ community. Through the A.P.E.'s development programmes, women especially have become empowered to build better lives for themselves and their families and children.
We buy the products on Fair Trading terms and donate a substantial percentage of our profit to support the A.P.E. community projects.
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Featured product
Earrings, Ring Pull
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- £9.50
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Clusters of silvery aluminium ring pull tabs, recycled from drinks cans, make up this eye-catching pair of earrings. 8 cm drop approx. Unique, striking and very light to wear.
Textiles workshop
The craftswomen work co-operatively on site or at home. They drop in for advice or to share skillsNew Products
Community members are innovative in developing new productsSkilled and empowered
Zabbaleen community members are encouraged to develop their careers with the A.P.E. and are involved at every level.Our products are
Eco-friendly - made from recycled materials
Ethically sourced - the makers work with fair trade standards
Handmade skilfully and to high standards
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