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Image of Daydream Negotiator Shirt by Callista, a long-sleeve linen-cotton shirt made in Egypt, ready for winter layering
Can you wear a linen shirt in winter? Yes, here's how to layer it

Yes. A linen shirt works in an Egyptian winter as long as you layer it. Callista's Daydream Negotiator and Soft...

Image of Folk Long Cardigan by Callista, a long dark blue knit cardigan made in Egypt, a cosy gift for mum
Gifts for mum or mother-in-law in Egypt: cosy pieces she'll actually wear

For a gift your mum or mother-in-law will actually wear, go cosy and easy: a long knit cardigan, a soft...

Image of The Afterglow Dress by Callista, a long-sleeve tencel maxi dress made in Egypt
Modest winter outfits in Egypt: long, layered and made locally

For modest winter outfits in Egypt, build on long sleeves, maxi lengths and loose cuts, then layer knits for cold...

Image of Not your grandma's vest by Callista, a wool-blend knit vest made in Egypt
How to wear knit vests and long cardigans in an Egyptian winter

Egyptian winters are mild by day and cold at night, so knits work best as layers: a tricot vest over...

Image of The Secret Garden Pajama by Callista, a printed satin pyjama set
Satin, viscose, velvet or cotton? Pyjama fabrics for Egypt's weather

For Egypt's long, hot summers, light viscose and smooth satin are the coolest pyjama fabrics. For winter nights, velvet and...