Siin Beirut
Bracelet for Samara Diab
Siin Beirut is a gold charm bracelet of 5 letters based on the Kufic Arabic script forming the word "Beirut", with diacritic dots in turquoise stones. The charms are of a modular unit with characters of 2.5x5.5 units; this structure allows for the ascenders and descenders of the Arabic characters to be uniform in size. While these characters are often connected, these isolated ones can be moved around to form new words. The pointed arches in the script are laser engraved on top to mirror the arches found in Beirut's traditional architecture.
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Siin Beirut Bracelet Translations
Excited to make Siin Beirut accessible in many languages through our translations: Armband AF, Byzylyk SQ, አምባር AM, السوار AR, Ապարանջան HY, Bilərzik AZ, Eskumuturrekoa EU, Бранзалет BE, ব্রেসলেট BN, Narukvica BS, Гривна BG, လက်ကောက် MY, Polsera CA, Pulseras CEB, Chibangili NY, 手鐲 ZY, 手镯 ZH, Bracciale CO, Narukvica HR, Náramek CS, Armbånd DA, Armband NL, Braceleto EO, Käevõru ET, Rannekoru FI, Bracelet FR, ’ Ann Am Bracelet GD, Pulseira GL, სამაჯური KA, Armband DE, Βραχιόλι EL, બ્રેસલેટ GU, Braslè HT, Munduwa HA, Ke Kūpeʻe Lima HAW, צמיד HE, कंगन HI, Bracelet HMN, Karkötő HU, Armband IS, Mgbaaka IG, Gelang ID, Bráisléad GA, Braccialetto IT, ブレスレット JA, Gelang JV, ಕಂಕಣ KN, Білезік KK, ខ្សែដៃ KM, Igikomo RW, 팔찌 KO, Bracelet KU, Билерик KY, ສາຍແຂນ LO, Armilla LA, Rokassprādze LV, Apyrankė LT, Bracelet LB, Нараквица MK, Fehin-Tanana MG, Gelang MS, ബ്രേസ്ലെറ്റ് ML, Bracelet MT, Poroporo MI, ब्रेसलेट MR, Бугуйвч MN, ब्रेसलेट NE, Armbånd NO, ବ୍ରେସଲେଟ୍ OR, زنګون PS, دستبند FA, Bransoletka PL, Pulseira PT, ਬਰੇਸਲੇਟ PA, Brățara RO, Браслет RU, Taulima SM, Наруквица SR, Bracelet SN, ڪنگڻ SD, බ්රේස්ලට් SI, Náramok SK, Zapestnica SL, Jijin SO, Serethe ST, Pulsera ES, Pinggel SU, Bangili SW, Armband SV, Pulseras TL, Дастпона TG, வளையல் TA, Беләзек TT, బ్రాస్లెట్ TE, สร้อยข้อมือ TH, Bilezik TR, Bilezik TK, Браслет UK, کڑا UR, بىلەيزۈك UG, Bilaguzuk UZ, Vòng Đeo Tay VI, Breichled CY, Armband FY, Isongo XH, בראַסלעט YI, Ẹgba YO, Isongo ZU, Bracelet EN.
Siin Beirut Bracelet Media Articles
Our articles on Siin Beirut, prepared for immediate use, are offered in several languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic (Standard), Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Turkish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese and Dutch.
Unique Properties
The charms are the center of my bracelet's uniqueness. They are a combination of Arabic characters and arches as a local and cultural architectural element. This bracelet has 5 letters of the alphabet forming the word Beirut which the bracelet is named after. One can mix and match between letters to create different words.
Tags
Siin, Beirut, Jewelry, Typography, Charms, Typeface design, Arabic typeface, bracelet design
Production Technology
Materials used are yellow gold metal and blue turquoise stones.
Design Challenge
The major challenge I faced was trying to fit all the charms (Arabic alphabet) of the word Beirut into the same grid. Knowing that the Arabic alphabet has many ascenders and descenders within its characters, it required precise measurements and calculations to have all charms fit into the same height (5.5 units).
Project Duration
The project is an Academic project that has started in September 2020 and finished in April 2021 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Operation Flow
Each charm creates an emotional link to the person wearing it as it resonates with a memory of certain places visited and their written language. It can also embody a personalized experience as one can form a word or simply choose letters. The Beirut collection specifically was designed as a tribute to the city of Beirut after the devastating explosion on August 4, 2020. To me, there was a direct emotional link to my city, exemplified by the expression “wearing your heart on your sleeve”.
Research
After the devastating explosion that occurred in Beirut Port on August 4, 2020, much of the city of Beirut was severely damaged. Many historical features were destroyed; this is why the research concentrated on the historical and cultural background of the city in order to revive and hold it dear through charm designs to commemorate a precious and heartfelt memory. Since most of the old traditional houses in the city stood out from other contemporary architecture, the pointed arches, a particular feature, were thus adapted as the design element complemented by an Arabic alphabet.
Inspiration
SiiN is a concept of a jewelry brand that combines typography with cultural design elements. It aims to treasure the beauty of locations across the world through artistic representations, thus it encompasses several collections that represent different cities. The bracelet is a piece from the Beirut collection. Through the charms, the aim is to preserve the written language and the cultural aspect of Beirut city, to be SiiN (seen) by the whole world.
Project Overview
Siin Beirut Bracelet has been a Iron winner in the Jewelry Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Samara Diab.
Iron Recognition
Samara Diab was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Siin Beirut Bracelet.
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