A postcard from We Design Beirut: 'We’re learning how to break barriers and create dialogue'
The second edition of We Design Beirut celebrated design, architecture, heritage and creativity
The Abroyan Factory, a former industrial textile factory from the 1940s that now serves as a nightlife and exhibition space, will host two shows this year dedicated to preserving and updating heritage crafts.
‘Threads of Life’ is all about textile traditions reimagined through contemporary interventions by eight creatives, looking beyond the fragility of fabric and highlighting the enduring resilience of the craft. Must-see installations here include ‘Hanging by a Thread’ by Lebanon’s Sarah’s Bag, a stunning display of handcrafted bridal trousseaus – a vanishing art of beautiful lace, linens, tablecloths and clothing, created over months for a new bride by her female family members. The installation collects yards and yards of heritage pieces from around the country and gives them new life.
