Picking home decorations and accessories can be hard for households as it requires a theme and an aesthetic sense.
However, a frame in the living room with one good saying or a Qur’anic verse is a must-have in every Arab-Muslim home to reflect its religious affiliation.
With a skillful touch, Hafeth by Gardenia can introduce you to a collection of handmade canvas concept embroideries.
Hafeth by Gardenia is a line produced by Saudi fashion designer Gardenia Hafiz.
She has selected verses from the Qur’an that are full of life wisdom and turned them into a beautiful visual narration by mixing words and colors. Beads, sequins and silk threads are key elements in all pieces.
One typically inspiring piece is “Kindness,” a perfect combination of color, pattern and texture inspired by Surat Ibrahim, verse 24: “Do you not see how God makes comparisons? A good word is like a good tree whose root is firm and whose branches are high in the sky.”
The handmade work features a tree made with different shades of green and brown. The background is made of light beige Italian linen, with the words of the verse embroidered to the side.
Islamic art is usually made of complex shapes and such pieces liven up the spaces they are hung in.
The size of the pieces varies from 30 cm to 1 meter long; customized designs and larger sizes are also available. Large pieces take up to two months to make, while smaller pieces can take around 16 hours, depending on the amount of hand embroidery included.
A significant percentage of the proceeds goes to local charities to help those in need. You
can find these pieces in bazaars, as well as on the website: https://gardeniahafiz.shop/
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- The handmade work features a tree made with different shades of green and brown
Repossi taps May Calamawy for latest campaign
DUBAI: Italian jewelry label Repossi has tapped Egyptian-Palestinian Hollywood star May Calamawy to star in its Ramadan 2026 campaign.
The campaign, which was shot in Sharjah in the UAE, features Calamawy showing off pieces by the Paris-headquartered label that is known for taking inspiration from architecture and modern art.
Shot inside Zaha Hadid Architects’ BEEAH Headquarters in Sharjah, Calamawy can be seen wearing signature pieces from the Blast and Serti Sur Vide collection, as well as other classic collections by the brand.
“Celebrating Repossi Savoir-Faire, Heritage and Architectural Poetry (sic),” the actress captioned the campaign video, which she shared with her 354,000 followers on Instagram.
Calamawy is known for her roles in the US Netflix series “Ramy” and “Moon Knight” (2022), where she plays dual characters Layla El-Faouly and the Scarlet Scarab.
She made headlines in late 2024 when almost all her scenes were cut from Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” with fans taking to social media to complain.
Her casting in the film was first announced in May 2023.
At the time, Deadline reported that Scott had cast Calamawy after a lengthy search, writing: “While many of the leading roles were straight offers, Scott wanted to do a similar search he did for the (Paul) Mescal part for the role that Calamawy ultimately landed.”
In January, the star took to Instagram to promote her latest project, which hits theaters in April.
“The Mummy,” a new feature from award-winning Irish writer and director Lee Cronin, will be released on April 17 and features Calamawy alongside Mexican actress Veronica Falcon, Jack Reynor, and Laia Costa.
The film is produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and New Line Cinema.
“The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare,” the film’s official logline reads.
Calamawy is also known for her activism and regularly takes to social media to support charity initiatives raising money and awareness for Gaza.
In December, she promoted the song “Lullaby,” which the Together for Palestine charity is trying to propel to the Christmas No. 1 spot in the UK chart to raise money for the people of Palestine.
