Placemat with a repeating flower motif inspired by antique Ottoman samplers
Linen and hand embroidery
L 35 x W 50 cm
L 13.7″ x W 19.6″
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Insured and worldwide delivery The Invisible Collection finances 100% of the carbon contribution of its expeditions
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The romance of the west with Egypt has endured for millennia – since the days of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony when they fell under the spell of Egypt’s seductive queen, then immortalised countless times. This romance went on throughout the ages until the 1920s when the world witnessed an explosion of all things Egyptian, after the discovery of Tutankhamon’s tomb.
It was the Roaring 20s, and Egyptian symbolism and aesthetic were everywhere – from fashion and jewellery to furniture and architecture. Malaika revisits the 20s, and introduces the Egyptomania collection, reviving the spirit of Ancient Egypt’s mysticism and romance, and some of the liveliness of the roaring 20s too.
Malaika was founded in 2004 by Margarita Andrade and Goya Gallagher who, after growing up in their native Ecuador, ended up living and settling in Egypt. With a background in design and a keen interest in embroidery, crochet and hand-drawn thread work, they decided to utilize Egyptian cotton to produce high quality bed linen previously not available in the local market. Since the launch of its first collection, the brand has been flourishing: In 2009 Malaika built its own factory, enabling absolute control on quality and craftsmanship, and in 2018, it opened its own embroidery school.
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Worldwide deliveriesAll our shipments are insured and processed by specialized carriers
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Secure paymentYou can pay by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer in complete security and privacy
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Team of specialist advisersOur team of design specialists are here to help and will answer all your questions and personalized requests
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Certificate of authenticityEach piece is authentic and certified
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Flint Terracotta
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Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili