The Guardian Palms

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The Guardian Palms marks the first piece in Gifts of Legacy, Iwan Maktabi’s new gifting series celebrating cultural reverence and design excellence. Designed by Saudi creative Sumaya Shelbi, this hand-knotted wall piece pays homage to Al-Diriyah and Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day.

Framed by two palm trees—symbols of resilience and unity since 1727, the work evokes the texture and rhythm of Najdi mudbrick architecture through subtle reliefs and abstract geometry. Honoring its cultural roots, The Guardian Palms proudly bears the Saudi Seal, recognizing creations that reflect the Kingdom’s heritage and modern design vision.

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