Designer Nadine Kanso from Dubai recently unveiled her much-awaited ‘Hobby’ collection for Bil Arabi, a brand known for its fine workmanship and artisanal inventiveness. ‘Hobbi’ is an expressive Arabic expression of love and adoration made from 18-karat gold rings, cuff bracelets, and earrings embellished with diamonds, vivid hues, and enameling.
Nadine sees herself as a language artist who explores new concepts. She has always pushed herself to think of fresh ways to display art in tasteful designs that capitalize on the Arabic alphabet’s lyrical and innate beauty. She considers herself a pioneer in jewelry design since she has found new methods to communicate classic letters and brought meaningful sentences back to life in the form of design and art.
The Hobbi collection, which Nadine is exceptionally devoted to, is a true expression of the company’s exceptional craftsmanship and artistic interpretation of love. She was inspired by our innate need to connect, share, and love. The series emphasizes the value of friendship because these Hobbi masterpieces are created to be shared as occasions for exchanging bonds and admiration.
The Line, which draws its inspiration from the Hobbi word for “love,” is an expansion of Bil Arabi’s beloved collection. The sentimental joy of giving and thanking lovers, friends, and family members is what Hobbi is designed to represent.
“I believe that Bil Arabi embodies that greatly, I design creations that fall under the current trends as they appear modern and playful, however, allowing them to remain classic with their sentimental meanings and alphabetical forms. I have to be creative, push myself to be innovative, and find new angles and stories for the jewelry I am making. I am never sure if something will work for sure. You have to believe in the idea and story behind your work to be able to simultaneously shuffle between what is seen to be trendy and classic. That’s how you can remain different and unique by finding that perfect balance,” Nadine expresses.
Nadine believes engaging with the local population and taking advantage of Dubai’s unique resources is crucial. Her works honor the aesthetic and creative bond between the residents of the United Arab Emirates and herself.
