
The importance of ikat in fabrics
Ikat is a traditional dyeing technique that involves tying and dyeing yarns to create unique, woven patterns. The art of ikat dates back to ancient...
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Read moreAbdallah 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...
Read moreWe 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 ...
Read moreAs 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...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreA peek inside the fascinating world of the creative atelier behind timeless collections. Celebrating talent and creativity Every day, at our ...
Read moreWe, at Orient 499, firmly believe that sustainability and empowerment do create positive change. Today we partner with more than a hundred artisans...
Read moreOrient 499 is launching a pop-up store at Iwan Maktabi Lab in AlSerkal Avenue, the Dubai distinctive art and culture district, starting March 1st...
Read moreBorn 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...
Read moreIn early modern Europe, embroidery was an essential part of the elite lifestyle and transmitted from generation to generation. This art was tradit...
Read moreGlassblowing history Glassblowing history remained a highly guarded secret for many years. It is generally believed that glassmaking was discov...
Read moreEmbarking on an immersive experience Orient 499 launches a pop-up store in THAT Concept Store – Dubai Orient 499 is seeking to extend its cultural...
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