From scented candles to handmade rugs, these are the Arab homeware brands you need to have on your radar.
6 Arab home and interior brands to know
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Lava
The Emirati-born artisan candle brand has gained prominence for its sculptural scented candles that are intricately embedded with seashells plucked from the shores of Dubai beaches.
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Bokja
Based in Beirut, Bokja is an edgy design studio founded by Maria Hibri and Hoda Baroudi that produces truly unique furniture.
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Silsal
Founded by Samar Habayeb, the UAE-based homeware brand specializes in porcelain home accessories and tableware. The label often collaborates with Middle Eastern fashion brands on special collections, including Zayan the Label and Dee by Dalia.
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Anissa Kermiche
The French-Algerian interior designer is known for her ceramic “Love Handle” vases, which are shaping up to be a hit with Instagram influencers. Based in the UK, the designer’s shelf adornment is one of e-tailer MatchesFashion’s best-selling items.
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Nimerology
A high-end, London-based tableware brand founded in 2013 by Palestinian-Turkish designer Nour Al-Nimer. The luxury homeware label’s offering includes fine bone china dinnerware, serving dishes and candles.
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Iwan Maktabi
Since 1995, the Lebanese carpet gallery has specialized in high-quality handmade carpets, often collaborating with Middle Eastern designers and architects on limited edition pieces.