To be showcased by The Workshop Dubai at this year's edition of Downtown Design; Karim Sawalha, architect, and furniture designer will present a limited-edition collectible side table made using orange leather in collaboration with internationally acclaimed Jordanian Food Artist and Molecular Gastronomist Omar Sartawi.
Aubergine leather was crafted using aubergine skin masterfully aged to produce a material that is rich in texture. This innovative technique produces different colours on the leather that are not always uniform yet come together to create a piece of natural and sustainable art. Sartawi ensures no waste as he ingeniously transforms aubergine pulp leftover from the creative process into an edible treat for visitors to taste, evoking a physical and intellectual dialogue.