Gifting Design Studio MASKA presents 'The Resilient Blooms' at Dubai Design Week in collaboration with Mariam Abbas

MASKA is a Dubai-based gifting design studio and concept store that redefines gift presentation through artful and sustainable wrapping solutions.

Established in 2013, MASKA draws inspiration from the Japanese tradition of Furoshiki—using fabric to wrap items—and adapts this practice to the Middle Eastern aesthetic by incorporating exquisite fabrics and contemporary designs. The studio offers a range of services, including curated gift sets, personalized gift-wrapping, and corporate gifting solutions. Their approach emphasizes sustainability and elegance, making each gift memorable and environmentally conscious.

MASKA is committed to positively impacting its community. In 2014, they launched the Sewing Machine Initiative, supporting children's education and disadvantaged families by providing women with home-based jobs to produce MASKA wraps.

Located in Dubai Design District, MASKA continues to innovate in the gifting industry, blending cultural traditions with modern design to offer unique and thoughtful gift-wrapping solutions. This year, MASKA is presenting a gorgeous installation at Dubai Design Week entitled The Resilient Blooms.

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MASKA TAKES OVER DUBAI DESIGN WEEK

The gifting design studio is set to make waves at Dubai Design Week 2024 with a stunning art installation titled The Resilient Blooms. In collaboration with celebrated Emirati illustrator and visual designer Mariam Abbas, this installation is a tribute to the strength and grace of the human spirit, blending artistry, hope, and resilience into a captivating visual experience.

Rooted in the challenges of today, The Resilient Blooms speaks to the power of nurturing hope—an emblem of growth and transformation. Mariam Abbas infuses her distinct style, drawing on her love for architecture, botany, and cultural diversity, making this project a tapestry of visual storytelling. Exclusive fabric wraps featuring Mariam’s artwork will be available as part of MASKA’s signature collection, offering visitors a chance to bring home a piece of this poignant collaboration.

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ON THE RESILIENT BLOOMS

"We wanted to work on a project that reminded everyone that “this will pass”, “better days will come”, “we are resilient”, “we will grow back and flourish”. So, we reached out to the talented Emirati artist Mariam Abbas to portray that message, and this a heartfelt collaboration came to life!The Resilient Blooms captures our belief in nurturing resilience, even in life’s most challenging moments. To us, this is more than just a beautiful floral artwork, it showcases nature’s remarkable ability to bloom anew in the most unexpected places. It’s a symbol of hope that can flourish even when times feel uncertain.
The installation is designed to momentarily separate you from the urgency of life. It intends to suspend you in a moment of time, to reflect on and take in the beauty of Maryam’s work."

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Discover more about MASKA, here

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