Al-Andalus chess set by Siba Sahabi, photo: Arjan Benning

Designer Siba Sahabi’s new triangular chess set, called Al-Andalus and inspired by Moorish geometric patterns, will be launching at Kazerne during Dutch Design Week 2015.

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‘Mudéjar’ partition screen by Siba Sahabi, photo: Lisa Klappe

Siba Sahabi’s ‘Mudéjar’ room divider is inspired by the Moorish architecture of 12th to 17th century Southern Spain.

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‘Tarab Sculptures’ by Siba Sahabi, photo: Lisa Klappe

Using 3D modelling, Siba Sahabi translates dance into design with a series of five abstract sculptures based on oriental dance costumes in motion.

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‘Sherazade’ lamps by Siba Sahabi, photo: Lisa Klappe

Nighttime silhouettes of Middle Eastern rooftops were the inspiration for Siba Sahabi’s new collection of felt lamps.

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‘Between Two Rivers’ felt vessels by Siba Sahabi

Siba Sahabi makes the connection between Mesopotamia, the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of the pottery turntable and primary inspiration for the designer, and Western ceramics with her new collection of felt vessels, ‘Between Two Rivers’.

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Istanbul Twilight by Siba Sahabi; photo Maayan Ben Gal

The candleholders, made of felt, are dedicated to the metropolis that connects Europe and the Middle East. The shapes and colours of the candleholders are inspired by the silhouette of Istanbul and the different shades of light on city facades at dusk and dawn.

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'Kerameikos' vessels by Siba Sahabi

Young Amsterdam-based designer Siba Sahabi has created a collection of handcrafted vases which reference the ‘aesthetic that was originally established by ancient Greek ceramicists.’ Named after the potters’ quarter in Athens, ‘Kerameikos’ is made entirely out of paper and ‘the series conforms to the present day value placed on antique Greek ceramics where the artistic skills and characteristics determine the price of the object rather than the material.’

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