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Margarita Andrade and Goya Gallagher — two Ecuadorian childhood friends living in Cairo — decided to create their own line of locally-crafted products when they noticed the lack of high-quality Egyptian bedding and home linens in the local market. Inspired by the rich and layered heritage of Egypt, Malaika is on a mission to promote the country’s traditional crafts, from textiles to pottery. The brand, whose name means 'Angels' in Arabic, also makes a meaningful social impact by training and employing underprivileged women and refugees, giving them a chance to become financially independent.
Malaika supports
Natural Materials
This product has been crafted with materials that are derived from plants, animals, or other naturally occurring materials.
Heritage Craft Preservation
This product supports the preservation of heritage crafts and enables artisans to create sustainable livelihoods through their traditional skills
Marginalized Communities
A portion of proceeds from the sale of this product go towards disenfranchised groups that are specific to the brand’s social and cultural community.
Gender Advocacy
Supporting women and non-binary people by encouraging diverse leadership and creating a safe, equitable work place free from discrimination and harassment.
An ode to Egypt, Malaika takes us on a captivating cultural journey with sumptuous collections of hand-embroidered home linens and traditionally crafted ceramics while empowering local communities.
