Shireen Salman is a designer based in Jerusalem. Design is in Shireen’s blood as her great grandfather was a jeweller, and the craft was passed down her family. An active contributor to design in Palestine, she worked in interior design offices, and it was during that time that she discovered she likes making crafts. From there, she went on to design lampshades and ceramic tables. Characterized by Palestinian pride and heritage, Shireen’s work often employs elements native to Palestine. Her philosophy lies in taking the traditional and reinterpreting and presenting it in a modern way while also producing high quality products. The craftiness of olive wood and ceramics have been sources of inspiration for Shireen. They do not only spark ideas for her design but she also uses them in her final products. Employing an eclectic approach to choosing the material she works with, Shireen uses versatile materials such as steel, ceramics and wood. Her products are handcrafted and custom-made. Each item she creates is a collector’s item and is one of a kind. Thus, she seeks out to use high-quality material and chooses to work with craftsmen who are top in their field and pay much attention to detail. Shireen worked with craftsmen and women from Princess Basma’s Sheltered Workshop to produce her table and furniture items, and with Bedouin women from Khan il Ahmar to produce a special collection of animal toys and coasters with needle felting. The work process is a back and forth one, where Shireen comes up with the idea of the design and collaborates with the artisans to produce one of a kind work that involves no mass-produced material.
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Product Selling Points: Contact Shireen online to order and follow her social media handles to find out about participation in bazaars.
Other Services: Customised orders and interior design consultations.