Crafting Culture: Top Artisan Brands Reviving Arab Heritage
Everyone’s home acts as an extension of who they are, their identity, personality, and, depending on some cases, their culture.
With the Arab world being one filled with heritage and history, many countries within the region promote local artisanship and craftsmanship in bringing to life homeware that symbolizes their culture.
Today, we will uncover the brands that sell unique Arab artifacts and promote their inclusion in one’s home:
Markaz
Fusing traditional crafts with contemporary design, Markaz is an arts and crafts shop all about reviving skills from different areas across Egypt.
The country is packed with artisans who excel at bringing to life unique handmade items. Every item in this store is made by the hands of local artisans, whether it is etched aluminum containers or hand-woven khayamiya pieces.
The store acts as a microcosm of the local artisan neighborhoods like Al Azhar.
Merath Art Ceramics
Handcrafts and artistry are showcased in many ways across Arab countries, with one of the most prominent styles being pottery. In Jordan, the country has its very own handmade stoneware pottery brand known as Merath Art Ceramics. It is all about handcrafted stoneware pottery designed with colorful calligraphy, Andalusian patterns, and much more.
L’Artisan Du Liban
L’Artisan Du Liban is Lebanon’s first social enterprise preserving artisanal handicrafts and culture. It houses handmade products made by local artisans, ranging from metalwork to handmade pottery from the rich Lebanese soil of the Batroun mountains. Every piece is made by locals, and its materials are sourced from Lebanon.
Artisans Du Maroc
Bringing Morocco to the forefront is Artisans Du Maroc, a brand all about handmade artisanal objects. Each piece is made by local artisans and includes tableware, Zwak ceramics, Tamegroute candle holders, and much more. They are all made in Morocco and sold in the UK as a way to preserve the culture.
Jordan Craft Center “Al AYDI”
Repping the finest of Jordanian culture, this center sells silverware, pottery, embroidery, and much more made by the hands of local artisans. If you want a taste of Jordanian artistry and heritage, this is the place to go.
All these brands showcase the beauty of artisanal local work and also showcase the importance of preserving the identity of one’s culture.
