Sultan Stripes
Inspired by the use of Ablaq in Islamic architecture, Nur and I knew for the latest collection of noon, there would be a focus on stripes. From the Ottoman empire to present day Syria, we [...]
Kalam Journal
Festive Milano
This December, I packed up my little family, and off we went on another adventure. Now, after spending almost a decade working in fashion, I’ve learned to love Milan, but never felt it suited children [...]
Kitsch Christmas
Both Nur and I come from families that relish in the Christmas and Holiday festivities. From gorgeously decorated fresh Christmas trees, that were not the norm in Kuwait in the 80’s, to special gift wrapping [...]
Rangnaarang at the Bungalow
We are honored to be showcasing the work of two visionaries and their exclusive collection here at the Bungalow. Reetika Panigrahi and Kajol Deorukhkar, the two founders of Rangnaarang, are the epitome of sustainable designers. [...]
Spotlight on Anghraka
I came across a wonderful article in Vogue India about the Anghraka, What was once considered a classic shape is now a regularly seen contemporary shape. When Nur and I discussed introducing this shape to [...]
Tortoiseshell Details
The use of the shell of the tortoise, specifically the Hawksbill sea turtle, was prevalent in ancient Greece and Rome. In the use of ornamental items such as tables, mirrors, boxes and combs. The use [...]
Pattern Making With Agnes
As you all know, design for us begins from the sketches to full production. When it comes to our clothing, which has become such a success for us, we spend a lot of time perfecting [...]
Summer Prints
When we were discussing our Summer collections, we knew we wanted to make a series of light but beautiful classics. From denim blue, to a ravishing red, and the bases of crisp whites, beiges, and [...]
Bali
The decision to spend our summer vacation in Bali, Indonesia was an easy one. Ideal weather, kid friendly, beaches, sunshine, a new culture and foods to experience and learn from. We knew we wanted to [...]
A Weekend Getaway in a French Chateaux
Nur and I found ourselves in Paris with both of our flights back home postponed unexpectedly. So we decided, let’s make an adventure out of it. We packed up our kids in a van, and [...]
