Dophes has long been a leader in the home textiles industry and its beginnings date back to 1895. That year, two Aziz brothers emigrated to Canada in hopes of getting rich in the Yukon Gold Rush. To pay for their trip out west they bought and then sold various dry goods door-to-door and quickly made a tidy profit. They then decided to start a company based in Toronto rather than chasing gold. This entrepreneurial spirit continues with the 4th generation family-owned and operated business, now 119 years young! more... See more text