Nadine Kanso, the Lebanese-born, Dubai-based jewellery designer behind Bil Arabi, celebrates the brand's 10th anniversary this year. To mark the special occasion, Kanso is launching two new collections.
The Ashra collection celebrates art and Kanso’s decade of working in design. She uses the number 10 and the symbol of a circle to denote the timeless appeal of Bil Arabi designs, giving a sophisticated edge to her playful aesthetic.
The Mina collection, meanwhile, follows in the steps of Kanso’s previous quirky and eclectic pieces, incorporating graffiti-style Arabic text and pop colours. Words like “love,” “light” and “will power” are featured, script-style, on bold pendants, earrings and rings.
The Mina collection will be launching exclusively at S*uce stores this November and the Ashra collection will be available at Bloomingdales Dubai and Harvey Nichols Dubai.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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