Hands That Remember
An exploration of memory, craft, and identity through material and making.
Duo
Pattern Memory
This bag draws from the rhythm and geometry found in Nubian architecture and hand-painted wall motifs. The repeated squares echo the balanced compositions seen on house façades in Aswan. These patterns that feel both decorative and protective.
Fullness
Fullness grew from the pomegranate - a fruit that feels deeply rooted in Egyptian homes and celebrations. I wanted the bag to carry that same richness: bold color, rounded shape, and a sense of abundance held in your hand.
Quiet Dusk
Quiet Dusk was built around a single idea: a blue that feels calm, refined, and unmistakably modern. The kind of tone that carries presence without trying too hard.
Shift In Light
This piece began as a quiet study of light - how dawn in Cairo softens the city, changing color without urgency. I wanted the bag to hold that same slow movement, a palette that feels more like a transition than a statement.
Earth Season
Earth Season draws directly from the olive tones that define so much of everyday life in Egypt. The idea was simple: translate a familiar color story into a clean, modern piece with natural depth.
Behind the Scenes
Making Process
Hands That Remember explores the relationship between memory, craft, and materiality. Through a series of handmade pieces, the project reflects on how making becomes a form of storytelling, preserving cultural identity and personal narratives through tactile processes.