Mideast meets Far East in Downtown Beirut

The Daily Star

On a quiet street in the middle of bustling Downtown Beirut, a splash of bright colors and minimalist designs catches the attention of passersby.

The furniture designed by Nada Debs is neither Arab nor foreign. The designs are from a combination of inspirations from her upbringing in a close-knit family of Syrian textile merchants living in Japan. Arab mosaic designs, known for their extravagant details, are given a sleek, minimalist look, a clear influence of her time in the Far East.

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