The Mashrabiya — المشربية
The Mashrabiya- reimagining the traditional architectural screen found across the Arab world and wider SWANA region as an object of memory. Created for children of the diaspora, and for anyone drawn to heritage and culture. As light shines from within, pattern becomes movement, echoing the life and stories once held within mashrabiyas.
The journey behind it ran from Cairo's surviving screens to Fez, Morocco, through an art residency with Fez Art Residency, learning traditional making alongside local craftsmen in the medina's wood workshops to represent in an authentic way.
- Light-filtering lattice, inspired by traditional screens.
- Opening front panel, reminiscent of traditional shutters
- Removable top with inner compartment
- Built-in magnets — attaches neatly to magnetic surfaces
- Battery LED tealight included (6-hour timer, auto on/off)
- mounting system for wall mounting without nails
- NFC for accessing information and support
- 3D-printed PLA bioplastic, hand-finished
this is a decorative object, not a toy. Indoor use only. Contains small parts, magnets and a battery LED tealight — keep away from young children and pets. LED tealights only; never a real flame.
Designed and made by The YJ Studio — اليوسفي جنان ستوديو