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Sameh El-Shahat, founder and designer of Tavola Rasa furniture has set himself an ambitious goal; to create tomorrow’s vintage furniture today. With his beautifully crafted individual pieces and his demi-couture range now on sale in Harrods and other outlets, he’s more than halfway there,
Facing Istanbul’s glorious military school, on the European bank, is one of the city’s exquisite boutique hotels. Once booked out by a Russian billionaire to celebrate his wife’s birthday and the setting for high-society parties, Hôtel Les Ottomans is one of the cosiest, friendliest and mo
In an age where modern is conceived as the way to go forward, interior architect Rima Tatjana Ghubril insists that we have still much to gain by surrounding ourselves with the past. Rana Ballout speaks to the designer about one of her most compelling projects.
Hidden away from the world for centuries, Yemen only emerged as a modern state in the last four decades. As one of the few journalists that reported from Sana’a right after the coup, veteran journalist Ali Ballout gives a glimpse of life in old Yemen.
Once a source of mystical fascination to European and American artists, the Middle East is currently portrayed in a very different light. But as author and expert Kristian Davies argues, some Orientalist painters, aside from creating exceptional work, continue to bridge the gap of understa
Bought in 2000 by luxury powerhouse Richemont, Montegrappa was at its most prolific in the 1930s, buoyed by a demand for exquisite fountain pens and a post-Depression boom. Makram Salha uncaps the appeal behind the breathtaking penmanship.
It can be said that once an MP3 player enters the two-year lifespan, it is already obsolete, whereas Reuge’s old fashioned 1865 and Singing Bird music-box collections add charm to tradition, and pay homage to meticulous craftsmanship, says Riwa Beydoun.
There’s no better way of exploring your heritage than a visit to the museum. Rich in history and a witness to our cultural evolution, these artifacts are the best testament to all that is right with the region. Bespoke highlights the most appealing collections and where to find them.
A popular destination for lovers of ancient Egypt, Luxor can seem a little like a tourist trap. But as Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers, there’s one hotel in the Valley of the Kings, which gives you solace, peace and a touch of history.
Bengal cats are becoming increasingly popular as the luxury pedigree cat of choice. Their wild appearance yet tame nature and unique, luxurious coat have won them many admirers in the US and UK, and they are now enticing buyers over here, too, finds Fiona Walshe.
While most people are content with mass-produced blended bean chocolate, for those that enjoy the best in life, there are a handful of companies that produce exceptional single bean products. These makers control every step of their process and are part of the coveted bean-to-bar club. Mak
The age-old Arab fascination with tea is becoming more high-end and luxurious, with companies such as Mighty Leaf Tea bringing the finest leaves and blends to the Middle East. Fiona Walshe tries some of its best brews.