Exploring the region’s savoir-faire, the high jewellery maison, Van Cleef & Arpels, has collaborated with Emirati artist Fatima Alketbi for Ramadan 2024.
Intermixing heritage with contemporary philosophies, Fatima has blazed a trail in graphic design and calligraphy work. Through challenging the boundaries of design disciplines, she formulates her own style of rebellious yet understated artistry in each collection.
And just ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Van Cleef & Arpels and Fatima release a series of calligraphic Arabic art pieces that emulate the Ramadan spirit. Drawing on traditional Emirati motifs and customs, each piece is made with untraditional unique materials.
Leaving us with moving art that steers a story of divine essence and innovation, Van Cleef explores the world of Emirati heritage through Fatima’s craftsmanship.
The Emirati appreciation for Van Cleef & Arpels
In 2023, the emblematic French design house made it to number 7 on the top trending brands in the UAE (according to Luxury Promise). Known for their iconic four-leaf clover pendants, the coveted pieces can be seen on the nation’s most opulent shoppers.
And it doesn’t stop there. The newest edition of Van Cleef & Arpels institution is also set to make its region’s debut in Dubai. To be located in D3, L’ÉCOLE Middle East is the first educational facility for fine jewellery and watchmaking. Offering over 14 adult classes, the launch of this academy is yet another testament to the magnetic capabilities for creative talent and artistry the Arab region is becoming.
While the Emirati love for magnificent high jewellery is ever-growing, the appreciation for heritage and innovation reigns further. And this recent collaboration between Van Cleef & Arpels and Emirati artist Fatima Alketbi is just another iteration of that commitment.
Blending heritage and religious pillars with contemporary designs and innovative techniques, these pieces call on the future and the past. Showcasing the reach of her roots across mediums, Fatima continues to demonstrate her unbounded creativity.
