(PRE-ORDER) Twist - lighting unit

** This product is made-to-order and may take 3-4 weeks to deliver **

"Twist" design is inspired by the natural surroundings of Fayoum, where the gentle winds sweep across the groves of palm trees and their swaying reeds, shaping them into graceful arcs and twists. “Twist” explores the untapped potential characteristics of twisting palm reeds, not only adding a unique aesthetic appeal to the final product but to also enhance the structure of the design, while aiming to foster new skills based on the twisting capabilities of the reeds, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern designs.

Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 140 cm 

Designer: Roba Fouad

This product has been developed in collaboration with CLUTSER in BICEIA project, Bridging Inequality through Creative Economy in Informal Areas. (BICEIA) is a project that integrates the designers and manufacturers in Cairo’s formal economy with artisans in informal areas. This builds upon CLUSTER’s research and social design work, along with its existing network with local communities, proposing a framework that ensures fair compensation for independent craftspeople. The project, based on a community of craftspeople in Fayoum, began with a series of introductory and capacity-building workshops, before undertaking a collaborative design process between high-end designers and local artisans, drafting prototypes and iterations to eventually reach the final pieces displayed in the Tajreeda exhibition. BICEIA fosters collaborations that develop skills, market products, and connect creative talent to income opportunities in broader distribution networks.