Our story
Heritage in Every Thread. Purpose in Every Piece.
the origin of the word ostawat
In Arabic, Osta means “Master of the Craft,” a legacy of skill, beauty, and precision. Once a title for Egypt’s finest male artisans, we proudly revive it for men and women alike as Ostawat. Every piece they create carries the soul of Egyptian craftsmanship—timeless, authentic, and worth preserving for generations.
Launched by Waqfeyat Misr Foundation, Led by Purpose
Ostawat is a social impact initiative proudly launched by Waqfeyat Misr Foundation — a pioneering nonprofit that revives the traditional Islamic concept of waqf (endowment) to support sustainable development in Egypt.
Through this partnership, Ostawat empowers women, preserves Egypt’s rich textile heritage, and creates lasting economic impact — not as charity, but through dignity and opportunity.
Ostawat academy
Where dreams are stitched into global success.
Our Ostawat envision an academy to train women in every facet of the textile business—craft, design, branding, and export. Powered by an endowment (waqf) for lasting sustainability, the Academy will turn Egyptian craftswomanship into a world-renowned brand.