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Arabian moods
Ramadan is a time for traditions, sharing special moments with family and friends, and for reflection and sharing. During this time, we often look back on family traditions and also forge new customs and ways of celebrating the religious period.
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TEXT: CATHERINE BELBIN
t’s a month to bring out favourite Arabia-inspired accessories and furnishings, and also to spice up your homes with some new ones, such as slipping into a fabulous long kaftan and savouring the intensity of the occasion. It’s also a time to set the scene for the upcoming, sometimes lavish, Eid Al Fitr celebrations.
Tea time Brew a pot of your favourite herbal tea in this delicate Bump teapot, inspired by lab apparatus, from enigmatic British designer Tom Dixon. Made from borosilicate, this fragile-looking pot is in fact exceptionally hardwearing.
Sweet treats Serve your dates and sweets in this amber coloured hand-cut crystal Cubism bowl from Moser. “I always try to ensure that my things have a story. The end of emotion is the end of design,” says designer Plesl Rony of his cubism-influenced design. Established more than 160 years ago in the Czech Republic, Moser is now available in the UAE.
Light magic Create your own circles of light with this Halo table lamp from Castro Lighting. Made from gold-plated brass, it is inspired by the natural halo that occurs when tiny ice crystals refract and reflect on sun or moonlight, creating natural circles of atmospheric light.
Designer influence The IKEA Ramadan collection by globe-trotting leading Lebanese designer Nada Debs offers a wide range of items, from cake stands to cushion covers – all featuring her trademark geometric patterns.
