Established in 1979 by Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis, a leading Egyptian entrepreneur and industrialist, the company has grown under his leadership to become one of the largest and fastest-growing machine-made rug and carpet manufacturers in the world.
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Oriental Weavers About us
Established in 1979 by Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis, a leading Egyptian entrepreneur and industrialist, the company has grown under his leadership to become one of the largest and fastest-growing machine-made rug and carpet manufacturers in the world.
Oriental Weavers founded by Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis
Inception: MAC, a subsidiary specialized in custom printed tailored rugs
The start of the manufacturing process
Beginning production of raw materials (Yarn Manufacture)
In-house spinning operations for wool fiber fulfillment
Exhibition: Participated on Hiemtex, Frankfurt Fair, Germany
Inception: The world’s largest carpet design center, Egypt
Inception of EFCO (Egyptian Fibers Company), a subsidiary specializing in producing masterbatch, polypropylene staple fiber, and needle felt carpets
The largest exporter award: large size company category, Cairo International Fair, Egypt
Opening of the first overseas showroom in Washington
Exhibition: Largest exhibitor at Domotex Fair, Hanover, Germany
Introduction of the first-ever 8-color looms (industry standard at the time was 5-color looms)
Innovation: Introduced first of its kind of 10 colour Rugs, Egypt
Inception of Sphinx, the group’s first distributor in the USA
Inauguration: The largest showroom in Atlanta, USA
First Electronic loom
Launch of the Omar Al Sharif Collection worldwide
Launch of the first 36-color rugs (Gabeh Collection) using innovative techniques and local manpower
Award: America’s Most Magnificent Carpet
Inception of Oriental Weavers US Manufacturing facilities
Oriental Weavers announces Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Inception of Oriental Weavers US Manufacturing facilities
Award: Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer by Floor Focus Magazine, USA
Oriental Weavers listed on EGX
Inception of Oriental Weavers International (OWI)
Axminister collection for hotel carpets (First Axminister loom “Spool loom “)
Introduction of the unique 2 million points per sqm rug
First robotics Hand tufting machineÂ
Goblan collections became the fastest-growing division within Oriental Weavers
Inception of the Mohamed Farid Khamis Foundation
Inception of The Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene Company in Port Said
Accreditation of Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (world’s best label for textiles)
Inauguration: First Dubai Sales office, UAE
First robotics carving machine
Inauguration: The world’s largest showroom in 6th of October, Egypt
Start the first full automated warehouse in OWI
Opening of the King Tut Facility (Fiber Manufacturer)
Establishment of OW Hospitality showroom in London, England
Establishment of OW showroom in New York City, USA
Limited Edition Collection with Tommy Bahama in the USA
Award: “World’s Best Carpet” in Germany
Award: “World’s Best Carpet” in Germany
Surpassing EGP 10 billion in turnover, reaching a record in Egypt
First yarn innovation registered in Egypt and the USA
Launch of inaugural virtual showroom
Initiated climate action
Inception of a solar-powered showroom in Alexandria
Joined UN Global Compact
OW signed a statement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27)
Inception of the Nefertari factory
Award: “Green Collection Award” at Domotex Germany
Award: “Best Producer of Hotel Carpets and Rugs” at the Hospitality Awards by LUXlife Magazine
Award: “Outstanding Performance” by Nitori in Japan
Operating one of the 10th of Ramadan factories with Solar power