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From the shores of ancient Syria to Egypt under the New Kingdom to the Aegean Islands, the Levant region was home to the first centers of pioneering glassmaking. Legend purports that Phoenician merchants encamped on the sea made fire with saltpetre blocks which, when melted and mixed with the sandy ground, gave birth to this new material. Precious bottles and amphorae in translucent blue-green, glowing amber, and emerald distinguish glass of the ancient period. After the Arab conquest in the 7th century, Islamic artisans expanded their virtuosity, producing sophisticated designs that were later mimicked by European trade partners, particularly the Venetians.

Bold abstract calligraphy on hand-thrown red-terracotta, this serving bowl is inspired by 10th century pottery found in Nishapur, a Persian city on the trade route of the Silk Road. LEVANT’s feels strikingly contemporary.

This collection brings to life the exquisite craftsmanship of Tarq’, an intricate Levantine embroidery technique – silver is hand-embroidered and hammered into fabric – with roots that go back to ancient Egypt. Works of art set on a table; the silver flecks feel celestial by candlelight, on dreamy white or smoky tobacco brown.