“Mashrabiya” is a wide-ranging series. The mashrabiya is a traditional architectural element in Islamic culture, particularly in Arab and Ottoman architecture. It is a carved wooden lattice, composed of delicate geometric motifs that repeat to form spectacular patterns of light and shadow. It allows for natural ventilation of the space while maintaining modesty and privacy for women and household members while preserving privacy and modesty within the home.
At the beginning of the collection’s design, I worked with traditional geometric patterns in various resolutions and later on in designing non-geometric patterns and even using AI (Midjourney) to create freehand patterns.
Yael Herman
