Islamic Arts Biennale x orient 499
Islamic Arts Biennale x orient 499 Orient 499 is honored to be pa...
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MEET ABDALLAH HATOUM
Abdallah Hatoum is a visual artist and a maker of objects and murals artifacts. With an academic background in graphic design, he has always been f...
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Orient 499 at Home in Dubai
We first arrived on the scene in Dubai with a pop-up store within Iwan Maktabi at Al Serkal Avenue. The response was overwhelming and it was clear ...
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September at Home
As the leaves begin to turn and the days grow shorter, we can't help but feel a little sad that summer is coming to an end. But what if we could ho...
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The romantic message in Rajwa Al-Saif’s engagement abaya
We are delighted that Rajwa Al-Saif chose to wear our Birds of Peace Abaya for the formal announcement of her engagement to Prince Hussein bin Abdu...
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The Classic Collection
Timeless, elegant and unique our Classic Collection is the foundation of the Orient 499 brand. Bold shapes, intricate embroidery and beautiful fabr...
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR A STRIKING SUMMER WARDROBE
In this guide, we showcase the ultimate fashion picks for summer escapes.
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OUR ATELIER | THE HEART OF OUR SAVOIR-FAIRE
A peek inside the fascinating world of the creative atelier behind timeless collections. Celebrating talent and creativity Every day, at our ...
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SUSTAINABILITY & EMPOWERMENT AT THE HEART OF OUR BRAND’S MOTTO
We, at Orient 499, firmly believe that sustainability and empowerment do create positive change. Today we partner with more than a hundred artisans...
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Orient 499 lands in Dubai at Iwan Maktabi Lab
Orient 499 is launching a pop-up store at Iwan Maktabi Lab in AlSerkal Avenue, the Dubai distinctive art and culture district, starting March 1st...
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An interview with ceramicist Hala Matta
Born in Beirut in 1970, Hala’s unusual career took her on a journey from the business world to the ceramics universe. Tremendously talented and pas...
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Embroidery: From Decorative Art to Female Empowerment
In early modern Europe, embroidery was an essential part of the elite lifestyle and transmitted from generation to generation. This art was tradit...
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LEBANON’S GLASSBLOWING: A FADING CRAFT
Glassblowing history Glassblowing history remained a highly guarded secret for many years. It is generally believed that glassmaking was discov...
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