Receive a Handwritten Letter from Egypt
Request a personal letter from Saya, an Egyptian grandmother in Alexandria — she'll handwrite it herself and seal it, for you or as a gift
Who writes your letter
A grandmother, a pen, and a quiet afternoon
Saya is an Egyptian grandmother who has spent a lifetime in love with the Arabic language—its curves, its patience, the way a sentence can hold an entire afternoon. She writes at her table in Alexandria, with a glass of tea beside her and the window open.
She prefers to be called “Saya”—a term of endearment her grandchildren use, and now the name that travels on every envelope she sends.
Every letter is a small cultural exchange: a stranger's words in Arabic, answered by hand, and carried across the world as an act of kindness.
Saya
Read why letters like these are finding their way back into the world.
Your privacy
Your postal address will only be used for sending your letter and will never be shared with third parties.
Every letter is unique
Because every reply is handwritten by Saya, the exact handwriting, paper, stamps, and postcards may vary. Each letter is completely unique.
How it works
Four simple steps
- Step 1
Request a letter for yourself or as a gift.
- Step 2
Pick a prompt or tell us about the recipient.
- Step 3
Saya handwrites and seals it in Alexandria.
- Step 4
It travels to the UK, then to your door — with tracking.
Important delivery information
Saya sends each batch to the UK, where letters continue by tracked & signed delivery. Delivery typically takes 3–5 weeks.
Replies may be sent as a postcard or a letter, depending on the length of your submission and Saya's preference. Each one is unique.
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