Threads of Hope Cairo

The work often happens around this table.

Women sit together with thread and fabric in their hands. Some concentrate quietly. Others talk while they stitch.

Most of the women learned embroidery here for the first time. With practice, their hands become steadier and work begins to feel more natural.

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Hanaa hangs a freshly dyed piece to dry. The colour comes from madder. The fabric is prepared, dipped, and left to absorb the dye slowly.

Each batch develops its own shade depending on the plant, the water, and the time it spends in the dye.
The natural dye team works carefully with these processes, learning how colour behaves and how to guide it.

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Bikhita is from Sudan and is part of the crochet team. She has been with us for over a year. Her work requires patience and attention, but also familiarity with the rhythm of thread and needle.

At Threads of Hope, women bring different levels of experience. Some are learning, others carry years of knowledge. Together they create pieces that reflect both skill and dedication.

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Kawthar arrives with her child and a warm smile. Work and life often move side by side here.

Most of the women at Threads of Hope balance craft with caring for their families. Children are part of the rhythm of the day. Between conversation, stitching, and shared moments, the work continues.

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This piece travelled far from the room where it was made.

The women of Threads of Hope worked together on a commission through MADE51 for the Global Refugee Forum organised by UNHCR. With Crochet, they created a Peace Tree.

Twenty-five women contributed their work to the piece, each adding their time and skill to its making.

The Peace Tree was presented during the Global Refugee Forum, where the Nansen Refugee Award was also handed. It stands as a reminder of the craft, patience, and resilience of the women who created it.

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This piece travelled far from the room where it was made

The women of Threads of Hope worked together on a commission through MADE51 for the Global Refugee Forum organised by UNHCR. With Crochet, they created a Peace Tree.

Twenty-five women contributed their work to the piece, each adding their time and skill to its making.

The Peace Tree was presented during the Global Refugee Forum, where the Nansen Refugee Award was also handed. It stands as a reminder of the craft, patience, and resilience of the women who created it.

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A closer look at one of the new pieces in the works with . White yarn and crochet is the kind of classic we never stop falling in love with.

We are hiring!

The Threads of Hope team is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in the following roles:

- Production Manager
- Content Creator
- Accountant

📌 Full job descriptions are available in our bio.
📧 To apply, please send your CV to: [email protected] & [email protected]

If you believe in purpose-led work and want to be part of a meaningful, impact-driven team, we would love to hear from you.

Shadeya with our Syrian Rose Pouch. Hand-finished with delicate cross-stitching, this vibrant yellow is made to brighten any day that needs a little extra joy.

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Come to Threads of Hope with your embroidery project and we will bring it to life. Threads of Hope offers bespoke services for individuals and brands to personalise their items, with an array of stitches, monogramming and embroidered motifs.

Come co-create with us! We are happy to undertake custom work for apparel, home decor and lifestyle products. Our talented group of artisans are adept at turning your ideas into beautiful products. We work with a wide range of Egyptian as well as international brands.

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A close-up of one of our embroidered palm trees. A symbol of roots, resilience, and home, stitched again and again into our story.