Kiliim
Kiliim is an Egyptian social enterprise and lifestyle brand that aims to revive and sustain local, Egyptian crafts and their communities by introducing modern designs to time-honoured techniques. Founded in 2016 by husband and wife team, Ibrahim Shams and Noha el Taher, Kiliim works with craftsmen across the Fowwa in Kafr El Sheikh governorate and sells their handmade rugs, cushions, to local retailers and online.
- Organisation type Social enterprise
- Year founded 2016
- Headquartered Cairo
- Registration Egypt
- Website https://kiliim.com/
Related sustainable development goals
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Arts
- Folk arts
Development
- Economic development
- Employment
Focus populations
- Artists and performers
Focus geographies
North Africa
- Egypt
Programmes
Kiliim Shop
All of Kiliim's products ares sold online including rugs, bath mats, cushion, quilts, throws and poufs. While their operations are based in Egypt, their products cater to the global community as well.Social Responsibility project and activities
Kiliim uses a portion of their revenues to support artisan's professional development through continuous training and education and give back to the communities they work in, from supporting housing rehabilitation or infrastructure development.
Financials
Funding model
- Programme related investment
Operations
Key staff
- co-founder and chief design officer, Noha El Taher
- co-founder and chief executive officer, Ibrahim Shams
Contact details
- 002-01221190711
- info@kiliim.com
- https://kiliim.com/
- 19 Mostafa Kamel St. Maadi Cairo, Egypt