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Image of Purple On Purpose Pajama by Callista, a 3-piece viscose homewear set with cardigan made in Egypt
Chic homewear (لبس بيت شيك): lounge sets you can open the door in

Chic homewear is a matching set that's soft enough to sleep in and neat enough to open the door in....

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 Stay In But Elevated Night Shirt by Callista, a long-sleeve viscose nightshirt made in Egypt
Where to buy a women's nightshirt in Egypt (soft, long-sleeve, made locally)

Callista designs and makes women's nightshirts in Egypt. The Stay In But Elevated Night Shirt and its Vol.2 are long-sleeve,...

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 Purple On Purpose 3-piece viscose pyjama set by Callista, a Christmas gift idea made in Egypt
Christmas and New Year gifts for her in Egypt: the pyjama gift guide

Pyjamas are one of the easiest Christmas and New Year gifts for her in Egypt: personal, useful every night and...

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 Folk Long Cardigan by Callista, a long patterned knit cardigan made in Egypt
Love Nesaa, Palma or Ausetia? Egyptian-made pieces in the same spirit

If you like Nesaa's loose modest silhouettes, Palma's playful patterns and embroidery, or Ausetia's heritage-inspired pieces, Callista is another Egyptian...

Image of Daydream Negotiator Shirt by Callista, a linen-cotton shirt made in Egypt
Casual wear made in Egypt: Callista's everyday edit

Callista designs and makes women's casual wear in Egypt: linen-cotton shirts and blazers, wide-leg cotton pants with embroidery, printed viscose...

Image of Angel But Make It Sharp PJ by Callista, a white satin and lace bridal pyjama set
Bridal pyjamas in Egypt: satin-and-lace sets for the gihaz and honeymoon

Callista's bridal pyjamas are 3-piece satin sets with lace (dantel) trims, made in Egypt in white (Angel But Make It...

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...

Image of Purple On Purpose Pajama by Callista, a 3-piece viscose pyjama set made in Egypt
Where to buy women's pyjamas in Egypt: the Callista guide

Callista is an Egyptian brand that designs and makes women's pyjamas in Egypt: 3-piece viscose sets with a cardigan, printed...