Workshops We Wish Existed: From Making Custom Okhtein Bags to Your Own Kayali Scent
With all the different workshops taking place across the region, didn’t you ever wish that there were workshops that offered something truly unique? One example could be a hands-on experience run by Okhtein, the Egyptian luxury handbag brand, where you could customize your own Okhtein bag.
With that, here is our specially curated list of workshop concepts we wish existed and wanted to be hosted by prominent Arab brands.
Customize Your Own Okhtein Bag
This is the famous two-sister Egyptian luxury handbag brand Okhtein. They are known for edgy, high-end handbags embellished with traditional motifs, many of which are inspired by Egyptian architecture.
Now, imagine attending a workshop where you can make your own Okhtein bag. The options are endless. Maybe you can go for a cute golden clutch emblazoned with a hieroglyphic design or an asymmetrical pouch bag made with Mamluk patterns.
Make Your Own Kayali Perfume Scent
Yes, we know dreams can come true. Anyone who is a fan of Kayali, the fragrance arm of the ultimate beauty brand Huda Beauty, will want to bring to life their own fragrance as strong and addictive as Kayali’s line of scents.
Mona Kattan, the founder of the brand, has created super successful scents, including the famous Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar scent made with top notes of vanilla, pear, and marshmallow; middle notes of bubblegum and caramel; and base notes of sugar.
You can learn to make your own scent from the expert herself. Think of the smells you already love and bring them together in one perfume.
Customize Your Own Beauty Kit with SimiHaze Beauty
Bringing to life a unique beauty brand are two Palestinian sisters. SimiHaze is the name of their brand, a brand all about cosmetic items that range from lipstick balms to playful eyeliner stickers.
To tap into their level of creativity, we think there should be a workshop where you can learn to make their products, especially the stickers, which are pretty unique.
Create Your Own Jewelry With Charmaleena
Every brand has its distinct style. When it comes to the Saudi Arabian jewelry brand Charmaleena, it’s all about placing a celebratory lens on the Kingdom’s heritage and culture.
Every piece of jewelry celebrates that culture. If you want to join the fun, we think there should be a workshop led by the founders themselves, Leena and Hala ElKhereiji, where you get to learn how to recreate each piece.
Make an Aleen Sabbagh Original
All the way in Lebanon, a fashion brand is making quite the noise. Meet Aleen Sabbagh’s fashion line, which is all about sophistication and elegance. If you want to hop onto this trend and make your own outfit similar in style to this brand, we think there should be a workshop for you to do just that, led by the designer herself!
While these workshops might still be a dream, they spark the imagination of what’s possible when creativity meets culture and craftsmanship. Tell us, do you have any of your own dream workshops you wish were real?
