Aljoud Lootah is a multidisciplinary designer based in Dubai, who is at the forefront of the UAE’s creative scene. Her distinct style celebrates Emirati culture, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Two products from her Oru Series (2015) were acquired by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, making her the first Emirati designer to have her work acquired by an international gallery.

At Design Days Dubai 2017, Aljoud launches her first porcelain products which include vases, tableware and table lamps. The collection is called Tebr (meaning ‘raw gold’ in Arabic) as each piece has been crafted from the finest porcelain and then adorned with decorative motifs in 14-karat gold.

Historically, decorative carvings on wooden front doors in the UAE reflected the status of a household and offered a public space for expression, opulence and creativity. The motifs that appear throughout the Tebr collection are inspired by patterns carved on an old wooden door from the Palace of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the former UAE President and Founder of the Nation. The gold detailing references the massive brass nails and locks that adorn the palace’s grand entrance.

Vase 2, Mizlay Vase and Vase 3 designed by Aljoud Lootah