There’s a different kind of joy and sense of luxury in owning something that hasn’t been mass produced on an assembly line. WTM celebrates the craftsmanship and passion of Bahrain’s artisans who put their heart and soul into making unique products that add value to your personal wellbeing and style.
Amal’s Abayas and Loafers
Amal’s handcrafted abayas in raw silk crepe, velvet, cotton, organza, chiffon, and various delicate fabrics, combine ancient Arabic heritage with a modern, easy-to-wear vibe. Her latest collection called Breathables is versatile and stylish, suitable for both day and night. Pair them with her classic loafers for a chic look. @amalsabayas
Lab73
Marie Joubert and Johanna Andersson hand print pure silk kaftans, kimonos, scrunchies, scarves, cloth bags and ribbons using locally-sourced natural materials like flowers, leaves, tree bark, henna, and fruit and vegetables. Showcasing a range of ethereal colours, the brand endorses slow, sustainable fashion to promote responsible consumerism. @lab73.bh
Maker’s Bakers
In an endeavour to change your snacking habits, recipe developer and nutritionist Betul Bovya makes healthy super-seed crackers and breads, which are vegan, gluten-, nut- and soy-free. Her vegan cheeses, under the brand name Kashf, are authentically cultured and matured. @kashfvegancheese @makersbaker
Moments 383
The brand was born from Hilary Fernandes’s love of skincare products, coupled with a desire to share her passion for homemade, cost-effective, customised personal care items. Her range includes bath bombs, body scrubs, lip balms, soap bars, loofah bars and candles, all made with pure essential oils, natural products and love.
@moments383
So Crafty
Zahra Zulaikh makes handicrafts that include birthday giveaways, stationery and traditional children’s apparel and accessories as well as customises gifts and home décor. All her products have a joyful Bahraini touch and appeal to them.
@so_crafty_bh
Srishti
Self-taught artist and crafter Maya Deepak’s paper quilled jewellery is a hit at community fairs and bazaars. She also works with polymer clay and resin to make personalised mugs, brooches, pet figures, Christmas tree ornaments, Santa figures, jewellery and miniature fish ponds. Commissioned artworks using various art forms and mediums are another skill.
@srishti.creations
The Good-Natured
Friends Esra Nuruddin and Lamia Al Ajaji design and produce tie-dye print apparel. They use this creative technique to colour kaftans, dresses and stoles, and will be soon launching tie-dye T-shirts for men, women and children.
@thegood.natured
The Noohs
Elissar Nooh, of this husband and wife team, upcycles and paints furniture, murals, and canvases, with abstracts, textures and effects being her points of interest. She also conducts workshops in chalk paint from her little painting studio in Sanabis.
@the.noohs
yallaCake
Cake artist Nancy Aly uses her academic background in arts to professionally design, sculpt, draw and colour on cakes. Her creativity, design details, accuracy, taste, and unique finishing has earned her a steadily rising clientele, wowed by her unique creations.
@yallacake
Zayloona
Arwa and Amani Alaasar aimed to redefine what accessories meant by offering products not found on the market. Their line of chic handmade trinkets includes necklaces, clutches, ‘phone hangers’, multi-purpose rope wraps (that can be used as bag charms, belts or necklaces), spectacle chains and wearable ‘sebhas’ for men and women.
@zayloona
BellissimoBySiti
Siti Saufee first made pouches and bags on her portable sewing machine as a hobby, and has since produced over 50 designs of bags, including purses, handbags, bucket bags, sling bags, wristlets and wallets, which have been purchased by royalty and celebs in Bahrain and Malaysia. @siti.bellissimobysiti
Colgrave Holmes Creations
Art teacher Sharon Holmes is into up-cycling and re-using material and discarded finds. She collects driftwood from her local beach and dismantles pallets to make signs and other artistic knickknacks that are stencilled and/or hand painted using her own transfer method. Her latest pieces are hand-painted fish on driftwood and she also accepts commissions.
@sharoncolgraveholmes
