Sundays

On Sundays, we break bread under a cloud of laughter and endless conversations. Lebanese food brings people together: family, friends and guests. I believe that the most meaningful aspect of my home that I could share with the rest of the world is this beautiful ritual for how well it reflects the essence of our culture. The generosity, the chaos, the diversity, the warmth, the openness and the hospitality of the people.

“Sundays” is a collection of tableware items typically found around a Lebanese dining table. Clay was formed inside delicately sewn molds made with Febrik’s textiles. After the clay dries, the fabric is meticulously stripped off the piece leaving behind its textured print and supple shape. The goal was to immortalize the movement of the fabric and its imposing pattern on a rigid material that can offer uses that go beyond the limitations of textile. Pottery is a cultural and traditional material that has become rarer in Lebanon, which inspired me to experiment with it and specifically with this technique that was only ventured by a few before. The insight of using textile as molds came to me after experiencing the way various oriental foods are made using textured surfaces and patterned molds. There’s a delicate art to preparing conventional dishes which is reflected in the making of this collection.

The collection is shown on a fringed round table covered in royal blue knitted velvet. The choice of material and color portrays well our oriental culture: rich, sophisticated and old-fashioned.