Dream and Achieve: Saudi National Day
From cultural landmarks of the Great Mosque of Mecca to traditional art forms of calligraphy, Saudi Arabia has a rich heritage that influences design. A holiday filled with festivities, the theme of the 93rd Saudi National Day is ‘We Dream and Achieve’. Celebrated each year on the 23rd of September, it was established by King Abdullah in 2005 and evokes art de vivre throughout the region. In honour of the new identity, we have asked three of Saudi’s most stylish individuals to share their curated gift selections of home décor, tableware and more.
Yasmin is the founder of Yashki, an influential community for all things style, design, and home organisation. Aiming to inspire your everyday, she is passionate about hosting and curating charming spaces. that evoke a positive energy. A focus on curating a comfortable space for her guests, Yasmin’s gift choices align with feeling at home.
“The Silver Mood set is my go-to for fine dining; a timeless addition to any tablescape. I love to keep interesting coffee table books like Assouline’s ‘Saudi Dates’ which is a welcome feast for the eyes when I have friends over.”
Blending cubism with surrealism, Faisal is a self-taught artist whose work is inspired by elements from Saudi and Arab culture. His distinct portraits draw on fashion and design, as well as culture and humorous idioms. Faisal describes which unique products represent Saudi to him, bringing its beautiful landscape to life.
“The green palm tree relates to the vibrancy in the Saudi logo, the brown panther represents the diverse wildlife of Saudi deserts, and the lobster represents the beauty of the Red Sea.”
Living by the design principle to ‘make it simple, but significant’, Ola Abid beautifully combines existing patterns to curate a calm space. An expert in spatial design, Ola works with sculptural objects and interesting materials to create homes with meaning. Through her gift edit, Ola dreams of achieving a home with balance and symmetry.
