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Saudi women-led publisher Khunfus is a love letter to print

Debut title ‘Book of Rajab’ is ode to older generations of Saudi Arabia, illustrated by Palestinian Spanish artist
Founded by sisters and longtime friend, publisher is powered by collaboration, community
Bringing text, visuals, heritage, Saudi publisher is part of generation treating books as cultural artifacts

By Sumaiyya Naseem · 18 January 2026