"The value of something comes from the work that incredible hands touch"
This is the true side of creation & a story worth telling...
"The Art of Embroidery"
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Suzani is a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry, and were presented to the groom on the wedding day.
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The oldest surviving Suzanis are from the late 18th and early 19th centuries usually they have a cotton (sometimes silk) fabric base, which is embroidered in silk or cotton thread, and often made in two or more pieces that are then stitched together.
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The popular design motifs for Suzanis include sun and moon disks, flowers (especially tulips, carnations, and irises), leaves and vines, fruits (especially pomegranates), and occasional fish and birds.
History behind Suzani
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Our pieces were produced by women in the middle east…
Where women embroider as part of their culture and tradition.
Inspired by the village they live in, they use striking colors picturing flowers, animals and the scenery of their daily life.
Their native embroideries showcase their extraordinary talent for design and use of colors.
"The Art of Handcraft"
The Story behind Mosaic Boxes
Mosaic boxes are considered an ancient handcraft which reflect the civilization of the middle eastern counties.
The design of each box is an inspiration from the Arabic Architecture, which is known for its geometric flowers and shapes.
The material used to create the design of each box, is wood (rose wood, lemon wood, and walnut wood) craftsmen mix materials such as colored , plastic, animal bones, a variety of shells, mother of pearl or precious stones. (which varies from country to country, as well as from craftsman to another).
To draw the design, craftsmen use the calligraphy technique.
Some boxes are covered with fabric from the inside, such as red velvet, and others are fully inlaid.
The Origin of Natural Soap
The oldest documentation of the beginning of the soap industry was back to Babylonians around 2800 B.C.
where they had made soap-like materials.
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Back in the 1550 B.C. Pharaohs had used soap-like substances for bathing, which is made mainly from animals and vegetable oils.
In Rome in the 1st century A.D. a historian mentioned the use of soap-like substance to brighten hair called "Sapo" in Latin that means " animal grease".
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The industry of soap in its current form has started out from the Mediterranean, where it spread to Europe in conjunction with the Crusades.
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Generations inherited the method of traditional handmade soap industry as it is until the early 3rd century A.D. where the industry has moved from individual homemade work to a large - scale industry.
Natural soap is considered as one of the most beneficial
products for skin and hair, since it contains natural plant materials that Middle Eastern artisans had inserted for the first time.
"The Art of Painting"
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Our culture is a part of us, which is reflected in our paintings line, in addition to other influencing cultures Savia is inspired by.
Take a peek inside this magical place, where details are beautifully imperfect.
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