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Agnieszka Dobrowolska, founder, leader and chief designer of MISHKĀ, has extensive experience as a conservation architect preserving the heritage of Historic Cairo. She believes that the legacy of the past can only be preserved when it is part of contemporary life, whether in continued use of restored buildings, or in objects of everyday use, such as jewellery.
Mustafa Abdelaal, production manager and marketeer of MISHKA, is crucial for the success of the brand. Seamlessly managing the production and tirelessly seeking new business opportunities, looking for new markets and promoting our products, he is essential for the operations of MISHKA. Supervising work in the 'City of the Dead' and on the move, he takes our brand on the new level, new shops, markets, and bazaars throughout Cairo and beyond.
Amr Abotawila, Programmes Manager of the Sultan Foundation, has been closely involved with MISHKĀ as one of the Foundation’s initiatives that aim at promotion of traditional crafts. He plays a key role in guiding MISHKĀ towards financial independence and long-term sustainability. With a broad perspective encompassing culture, community, and development, Amr ensures that MISHKĀ remains faithful to its mission, and continues to contribute to the social and economic development of the Qaitbey neighbourhood.
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Nehad Zakariya, jewellery production supervisor is a truly MISHKA success story. Originally from the 'City of the Dead', Nehad joined courses offered by MISHKA to the local women. Through perfecting her skills by diligent training, she managed to understand the secrets of the jewellery production and quality control. Now, she efficiently manages the production and keeps perfecting her skills.
Umm Mustafa, as 'Aida Hassan' is affectionately known as in the neighbourhood, is one of the local women whose determination and enterprise resulted in the emergence of MISHKA. She participated in the initial training and has remained dedicated to MISHKA throughout its journey.
Umm Seif, as Saniya Salah El-Din is known in the neighbourhood where she lives, literally next door to the women workshop, has been with MISHKA since the very beginning. She mastered leather-working techniques and now is a leader for other women making leather goods.
