Fouta Harissa
Alia Mahmoud is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in social impact, entrepreneurship, and business development. As Co-Founder and CEO of Fouta Harissa since January 2019, Alia has led a Tunisian textile design studio focused on sustainable, artisan-made products. In the role of Senior Director of Growth and Innovation at Radical Partners, Alia drives initiatives that strengthen local communities through investment in leadership and social ventures. Additionally, Alia serves as a consultant for Root to Bloom, supporting artists and entrepreneurs of color in achieving financial sustainability. Previous roles include Sales and Business Development Executive at Kairos and various positions at Microsoft, culminating as Citizenship Regional Manager. Alia's educational background includes a Master's in International Business and Economic Development from New York University and a Bachelor's in International Development Studies from The George Washington University.
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Fouta Harissa
At Fouta Harissa, we carefully design limited collections of high-quality, hand-loomed textiles that preserve artisanal weaving in Tunisia and celebrate the soul of Brazilian beach culture. The result is beautiful and functional pieces for the beach, travel, and home. We dream and design from our studios in São Paulo, Brazil to bring the world a modern take on traditional Foutas that also support fair labor practices and contribute to artisanal job creation and economic development in Tunisia. Foutas originated (and are still used) as hammam towels for men and women in Tunisia. They’re a cultural staple in many Mediterranean households. Today, the Fouta can be spotted across Mediterranean beaches, after all, they fold up effortlessly, dry quickly, and are beautiful and endlessly useful.