Makra Crafts

Alabaster is a soft mineral rock revered by ancient Egyptians for crafting lighting solutions and decorative items. Its name may be derived from “a-labaste,” referring to vessels of Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of protection and cats. Bastet, the defender of Ra, fought his archenemy and was entrusted with guiding souls to their second life.

This luxurious primitive stone, prized by ancient Egyptians, has a rich history in lighting and décor. It once graced the tombs of kings, guiding their souls to the afterlife. As table lighting, it cradled candles, softly diffusing their flames.

Makra’s traditional pottery collection is a testament to heritage and innovation. We As a leading workshop in Egypt, we are committed to preserving and evolving the ancient craft of pottery, in the world healthy cooking trend, ensuring its sustainability while the and health-conscious benefits remain at the forefront

The making of the glass is hand-made, and each glass piece might take hours to finish. Although the products are authentic in design, they are still functional and handy. Such glass is also used in many churches and mosques.

What also adds to its beauty is that no piece is like the other, so every item is unique in all its structures.

Sustainable Egyptian Crafts by Makra support this special craft from extinction.