Omani architecture shapes Bethan Gray’s design
Omani architecture becomes furniture in British designer Bethan Gray’s expanded collection made of maple wood, brass and mother pearl.
The sanctuary: Ayah Al Bitar’s versatile design-set is conceived for holy moments and yoga as well.
The sanctuary design-set by Ayah Al Bitar is designed to help Muslim prayers in their rituals but also to accompany vernacular home routines… Like pilates.
Aljoud Lootah’s Oru Series introduces Middle Eastern origami
Dubai-based designer Aljoud Looutah created the Oru Series, a design collection in teak, copper and felt inspired by origami tradition.
Lumière cinematic light installation by Commonplace Studio
In Dubai, Lumière cinematic light installation by Commonplace Studio offered a meteorogical spectacle under a cloud composed of pendant lightbulbs.
Jordan Embroidery Design by Nisreen and Nermeen Abu-Dail
Jordan sisters Nisreen and Nermeen Abu-Dail combined Jordan embroidery tradition with contemporary design.
Shamsa Alabbar: calligraphic jewels
Inspired by the modern arab woman, Shamsa Alabbar’s calligraphic jewelry combines traditional Arabic typography with contemporary and minimal graphic designs.
Sensorial Brushes by Najla El Zein Workspace
Lebanese studio Najla El Zein Workspace designed sensorial brushes combining marble and brass with eyelashes, feathers and gold nails.
With Look Back, Karim Chaya explores the thin line between admirers and voyeurs
In Dubai, lebanese designer Karim Chaya presented the mirror-sculpture “Look Back” for House of Today. The bespoke design features a voyeur/skeleton holding a mirror and refers to the true admirer in each of us.
How are women shaping Middle East design?
Beside flamboyant and bespoke exhibitions, Design Days Dubai presented the creative genius and smart entrepreneurship of women shaping Middle East Design.