Niel Mazhar in an armchair on one of his kilims
Gregor Hofbauer

Nilo Kilim

Nilo Kilim was founded in 2023 by Niel Mazhar, a Viennese architect with Egyptian and Croatian roots, and combines traditional weaving techniques from Egypt with modern design from Vienna. The focus is the kilim, a flat-woven carpet made of wool and cotton, which is notable for its authentic aesthetic. The kilims of the label are hand made in Fowwa in the Nile Delta. Niel Mazhar cooperates with local weavers and ensures that they receive a fair wage. The objective is to expand the repertoire of the traditional kilim in the form of contemporary designs. Nilo Kilim offers its clients the opportunity not only to acquire a unique hand-made carpet, but also, if desired, to design their own individual kilim.