The Guardian Palms Sand by Iwan Maktabi
Spotted at Downtown Design Riyadh this year, The Guardian Palms form part of Iwan Maktabi’s Gifts of Legacy series. Hints of Najdi architecture are visible through the motifs, as are subtle reliefs and abstract geometry, as well as its sandy and white colours. Designed by Saudi designer Sumaya Shelbi and created as an homage to Al-Diriyah and Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day, the hand-knotted piece is framed by two palm trees, symbols of resilience and unity since 1727.
