Developed from a heritage of blade-making that stretches back almost 250 years, by the Haddad family in Jezzine, the traditional cutlery adorned with intricately designed handles in the shape of a …
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Art, History & Culture
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Dana Adada’s projects range from small coasters and trays to fountains and murals. She was awarded first prize in mosaics at the 2011 Muscat International Festival for Arts, Heritage and Creativity. …
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A remarkable museum only 15 minutes from Beirut in Beit Mery shows Lebanon’s history through the eras Few people are aware of the existence of the Lebanese Heritage Museum, but its …
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Minet El Hosn-based boutique, Orient 499 has become an identity in itself, showcasing the work of Lebanese artisans and designers. Its co-founder Aida Kawas speaks to LT on her love of …
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Lebanese-Armenian fashion designer Krikor Jabotian started his atelier at the age of 23. Six years on and he’s built a solid reputation for his luxurious haute couture designs that have just …
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The Sursock Museum revives its vibrant past, reopening after a big budget restoration project.
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There are numerous women and associations keeping the art of embroidery alive around Lebanon from Douma to Zouk Mikhael, from North to South. Here are just a few of them The …
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Lebanon’s historic southern city is well known for its impressive ruins and long stretch of sandy beach, but there is so much more to see. LT reveals five alternative things to …
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In the coastal town of Amchit, photographer Bassam Lahoud’s Lebanese House of Photography documents the country’s intimate narratives by photograph, in a house that reveals the ages of history When Bassam …
