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The relentless quest to uncover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization has always been a source of inspiration, driving forward creativity and innovation. The journey began at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, Cairo. During Mr. Yonan Gabriel's visit in 1990, he witnessed an extraordinary sight—a sandal made from papyrus. This moment sparked a quest for knowledge and understanding.

He was intrigued by the fact that papyrus was not solely used for writing. Delving deeper into the subject, he discovered that other artifacts were also crafted from this natural material. This sparked an ingenious idea: how could we leverage this ancient, durable material, proven to withstand the test of time, in our modern world?

Despite purchasing newly manufactured papyrus, he found it rigid and inflexible, lacking the necessary strength. Thus began a two-year series of laboratory experiments, culminating in 1992. Mr. Gabriel succeeded in recreating the royal papyrus as the ancient Egyptians had, with its remarkable strength and flexibility, ideal for modern use.

His journey continued as he produced and sold this papyrus in the tourism market until 2011, when political upheavals and revolutions halted his progress. Several years later, in 2013, he closed his company and immigrated to the United States. After three years, he managed to bring over his wife and two of his children. Unfortunately, due to immigration policies, his eldest son, Michael Yonan Gabriel, could not join them, causing a deep sense of family separation.

Nevertheless, they believed in God's will. As the country gradually stabilized, Mr. Michael received a phone call regarding his father's work, with someone urging him to revive the business. This call ignited new hope and reaffirmed his faith in God's plan.

In 2020, he founded his own company, focusing on papyrus production and handmade papyrus products. He innovated and updated these products to suit both local and international markets, transforming them from mere tourist souvenirs into everyday essentials.