On the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Lebanese designer Nada Debs signs a new collaboration with FBMI and female weavers from Afghanistan.
Season 3 - Episode 4: The Transcendence Collection by Nada Debs
We had the chance to visit the production facilities in Kabul (Afghanistan) before unveiling the ‘You & I Collection’ both at Dubai Design Week and Abu Dhabi Art. The collection was shortlisted and showcased at the Beazley Designs Of The Year at the Design Museum (London) in 2018.
This year, Nada Debs signs a new collection for Zuleya by FBMI.
Transcendence carpets for Zuleya by FBMI
Aptly named ‘Transcendence’ the collection of spiritual carpets, meticulously hand-woven and divinely inspired, reflects Nada Debs vision to unite people, places, culture and identity and this time she does it again, through faith, prayer and spirituality.
True to its name, the spiritual prayer carpets are not limited to one faith but transcend boundaries and borders, to spiritually connect the faithful through prayer and the divine calling of brotherhood, peace and human fraternity. The defining design factor for this connection is the arched doorway and dome, re-created within the carpet weave and reminiscent of religious architecture evident in mosques, minarets, shrines and ancient churches rooted in Byzantine architectural tradition, as early as the 7th century.
The alternating linear pattern evokes a sense of depth, transporting a person into another dimension of spiritual harmony, where the soul transcends the body and unites with the divine creator. The different textures on the carpet serve to awaken tactile senses as one attends the call of prayer or meditation, suited to his or her religious inclination.
With the Middle East and specifically the UAE, positioned as a hub for inter-faith dialogue, peaceful co-existence and religious tolerance and unity, the Transcendence Collection serves a three-fold purpose. It is a conscious collaboration to support unprivileged communities, while at its heart it maintains a distinctive Arab orientation to efficaciously enter a dawn of new materialism post-pandemic, where objects have souls, stories and meaning, all woven into the tapestry of life by a multitude of hands from different cultures.
For the Ramadan season, the collection is presented in special, limited-edition gift boxes (86cm x 21cm x 21cm) with matching leather handles and fasteners designed by Nada Debs to create the reverence essential for a spiritually dictated creation.
The prayer carpets are available in four shades inspired by traditional Islamic colours: Navy blue and beige; Black and grey; Maroon and red; Green and coral. For inquiries and prices, please contact: Zuleya
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