Who says that repairing a broken chair, hanging a chandelier, or restoring an old table requires a man? Egyptian entrepreneur, Suki Baroudi never believed that fixtures and home repair lied solely in the hands of men. She has even made it her life mission to prove it. In a city where woodworking is male-dominated, Baroudi stands out over the sound of saws; calm, confident, and covered in sawdust as she carves her way. For years, Baroudi has been breathing new life into old furniture through her business: From Suki With Love which started in Egypt in 2020. What began as a hobby, taking broken tables and forgotten chairs and turning them into pieces of art, has grown into a thriving business and community. Her workshop is not only a space for creative renewal, but also one for social transformation. “I take things that are dead and make them live again,” she tells Egyptian Streets, describing her love for restoration. “People trust me with their furniture, knowing it’ll come back better than they imagined.” But, Baroudi’s work extends beyond aesthetics or craftsmanship: It is a quiet revolution against a culture that…
No Man, No Problem: How Suki Baroudi Is Redefining Egypt’s Woodworking World
November 16, 2025
