In a 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 atelier that preserves the ancient arts of the land by working with local artisans who have been displaced by conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan, applied its technical know-how to the design for a bespoke interpretation of craft techniques. "Taking our signature pattern and form, the new table is a dialogue of cultures, represented in a geometric abstraction inspired by the vibrations of the city," says Nada Debs.

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.