Peshawar Carapace Table
Lebanese Designer Nada Debs unveils a brand new collaboration with Studio Lél in Pakistan. The Peshawar Carapace Table is a stunning homage of local craftsmanship and a perfect blend of traditional technique with a contemporary aesthetic.
The merging of two cultures and a marriage of craft, Nada Debs and Studio Lél, collaborate to recreate the signature carapace table in an alchemy of colours, symbolic of both worlds.
"I was inspired by the colourful city of Peshawar which features bright colours, intricate patterns and a variety of architectural features." says Nada Debs of her first experience visiting Peshawar, the oldest city in Pakistan and one of the oldest cities in South Asia.
Rooted in the philosophy of her brand to explore different crafts from around the world and find material expressions that speak the language of a place and its people, Nada Debs envisioned a recreation of her signature carapace table using Lél's craft of stone inlay.
Studio Lél, the Pakistan-based artistic collective marrying modern creativity with extraordinary craftsmanship while working with local artisans and those displaced by conflict from neighbouring Afghanistan, applied its technical know-how to the design for a bespoke interpretation of craft techniques. "Taking our signature pattern and form. the Peshawar Carapace Table is a dialogue of cultures, represented in a geometric abstraction inspired by the vibrant hues of the cities” says Nada Debs.
"Through this collaboration. we would like to draw the world's attention to Peshawar's rich and layered history and the fine craftsmanship that has existed here for centuries. Encouraging new perspectives of the city from overseas as well as within its native people," says Meherunnisa Asad, the artistic director at Studio Lél.
Revisiting ancient crafts and reviving them with contemporary design remains the focus for Nada Debs, and this collaboration is a testament to the craft narrative that unites communities and cultures.
Peshawar Carapace Table: Amazonite, Onyx and Marble on Metal 121 x 121 x 78 cm. Limited Edition of 8. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.
