Craft in Crisis
By Eman Shaikh “Make art, not war,” is a popular saying that best defines the purpose of 81…
Veteran Textile Art Historian and Crafts Expert Jasleen Dhamija
By Eman Shaikh Whether it’s the cloth of your bedroom curtains or the cute shirt you saw on…
Saudi Design Week, Pushing The Boundaries of Tradition and Design
Saudi Arabia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of art and…
il.box #16: Mirrari, A Reflection of Nature
Mirrari was born through a reflection of nature, a passion for photography, and a deep-rooted love for Bahrain. It…
Mawane, Bringing Events to Forgotten Areas
By Sharifa Al-Badi Mawane is a creative establishment that aims to bring events that are usually centralized in…
il.box #15: N’s Paperie: For the Love of Stationery
N’s Paperie is a fine stationery and paper goods brand launched in 2013 and based in Bahrain. They…
Tebr تِــبْـر collection launched at Design Days Dubai
The newly launched Tebr Collection has launched at Design Days Dubai in UAE. The collection consists of porcelain vases…
il.box #12: Rawan's Stationery, Unique Greeting Cards
As a little girl, Rawan collected unique greetings cards from around the world, and always dreamt of having…
Art Dubai Announces New Program and Gallery Line-up for 2017
Art Dubai has unveiled its eleventh edition program and gallery line-up, under new Fair Director Myrna Ayad. The…
Painting Persian Carpets: A Labor of Passion… and Two Months
Jason Seife paints persian carpets. Yes, you might need a second to digest that. The intricate details and…
TECOM Group and Dubai Creative Clusters Authority Announce Establishment of Dubai Institute of Design & Innovation
Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashed Al-Maktoum, TECOM Group, part of Dubai…
Editor's AW 2016 Picks From MENA Designers: Rami Al-Ali
Rami Al-Ali, founder and creative director of Rami Al Ali, launched his brand more than 15 years ago…