The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

December is ending, and the new year is finally right around the corner, which means a lot of jolly wishes, kisses under the mistletoe, and a whole lot of presents. Of course, if the person you’re buying a gift for happens to be a woman, then there’s a huge chance you’re choosing to buy them a bag. Predictable? Maybe. Safe? Sure. Boring? Not necessarily. Here’s a list of Egyptian brands that vary in price and style that will give your bag purchase a unique twist.

Pavo

Pavo is an Egyptian footwear and bag brand that takes inspiration from nature and its beauty. Their items are all made to be equal parts affordable, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. Most noticeable is the colour pallet they are known to use in most of their pieces, which are usually bright summer tones that instantly brighten an outfit. Their style is mostly inspired by elements found in nature, but others are inspired by different eras of our Egyptian culture.

Pour It

A bag can say a lot about its owner, and Pour It’s pieces make sure everyone knows exactly how much you love art. Acrylic paint pouring is a beautiful and highly satisfying art technique that produces gorgeous marble-like patterns. Pour It’s artistry is inspired by that beautiful art form and turns it into practical bags that fit into your professional life snuggly. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the quality of the leather is superb and their prices are pretty affordable.

Zaam

On the more high-end side of things, Zaam is an Egyptian handbag and accessories brand that takes inspiration from Italian fashion elements. The overall aesthetic of this elusive brand is both vintage and fashion-forward, with metal incorporated in pieces giving them both an edgy rebelliousness and classiness that is very hard to come by, as well as pops of colour that make each of their bags a unique piece of art.