Saied Passant
Founder of PAF DOLLS
PAF Dolls Co. is an Egyptian social enterprise founded in 2017 by Passant Saied, entrepreneur, author, and researcher specializing in sustainability and green supply chains. Through PAF Dolls, Passant combines her passion for Egyptian heritage, storytelling, women empowerment, and sustainable manufacturing to create unique handmade plush dolls inspired by Egypt’s rich history and culture.
PAF Dolls is best known for its PAF Pharaoh Collection, featuring iconic figures from Ancient Egypt such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Nefertiti, Queen Tiye, King Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, and other historical and cultural characters. The company has also designed and produced two exclusive dolls for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), celebrating Egypt’s heritage through innovative and educational products.
Today, PAF Dolls products are available at some of Egypt’s most prestigious cultural and tourism destinations, including:
– Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
– National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
– Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
– Citadel of Saladin, Cairo
– Karnak Temple, Luxor
– Luxor Temple
– Philae Temple Complex, Aswan
– Giza Pyramids Visitor Area
– Cairo International Airport
– Diwan Bookstore, Zamalek
– Auckland Museum, New Zealand
All PAF Dolls products are proudly manufactured using 100% Egyptian materials and fabrics. Every doll is handcrafted with exceptional attention to quality by skilled Egyptian women who work from their homes.
Beyond creating dolls, PAF Dolls is committed to generating positive social impact. The company works to reduce gender gaps by increasing female labor force participation and providing economic opportunities for women. PAF Dolls equips women with the necessary training, patterns, materials, and machinery needed to produce dolls from home while caring for their families.
Through this model, PAF Dolls contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 13: Climate Action
By combining heritage preservation, sustainable production, and women’s economic empowerment, PAF Dolls demonstrates how creative industries can generate both cultural and social value while contributing to a more sustainable future.
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