“WE DO NOT ONLY PRESERVE CRAFT WE GIVE THEM A FUTURE”
At Orient 499, every creation begins with the hands of an artisan. We collaborate with more than 200 craftspeople across Lebanon and the Levant, empowering them to preserve ancestral techniques while reimagining them for today. Each piece tells the story of a land, a heritage, and a community sustained through craft.
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ARTISANS SUPPORTED
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CRAFTS PRESERVED
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YEARS OF LEGACY
SOAP MAKING
At Orient 499, every creation begins with the hands of an artisan. We collaborate with more than 200 craftspeople across Lebanon and the Levant, empowering them to preserve ancestral techniques while reimagining them for today. Each piece tells the story of a land, a heritage, and a community sustained through craft.
COPPERSMITHING
In Tripoli’s old souks, the sound of hammer against metal has echoed for generations. Coppersmiths still shape, engrave, and polish copper with the same tools their ancestors used. From trays to boxes or vases, each creation combines tradition and elegance, bringing warmth and timeless beauty into homes today.
TAREQ EMBROIDERY
From Baalbeck, Tareq embroidery is an ancestral technique where fine threads are stitched directly onto fabric to form geometric and floral patterns. Once adorning ceremonial garments, this refined craft lives on at Orient 499 through couture and accessories, each piece celebrating heritage with contemporary elegance.
ATELIER COUTURE
At the heart of Orient 499 lies our Beirut atelier, where designers and seamstresses bring together contemporary silhouettes with ancestral craftsmanship. Whether through hand-stitched detailing, fine fabrics, or Levantine-inspired cuts, each garment is created with patience and artistry; embodying both heritage and
elegance for modern wear.
WOODWORK
Lebanon’s woodworking tradition reflects both its landscapes and its artisans’ mastery. From carved furniture to finely crafted decorative pieces, every creation requires patience, precision, and artistry.
These works bring the warmth of cedar and the finesse of Levantine design into daily life.
GLASSBLOWING
Along the southern coast, in Saida and Sarafand, artisans continue the millennia-old tradition of Levantine glassblowing.
Using molten glass and simple tools, they shape cups, and carafes : each one unique, marked by the breath of its maker, and alive with light and color.
CRAFTING THE FUTURE
With over 200 artisans across Lebanon and the Levant, Orient 499 is more than a brand : it is a living bridge between past and present. Every purchase helps sustain a tradition, a family, and a cultural legacy. Explore our collections and join us in empowering artisans.