Styling & Design

June 16, 2020

The place to share and shop the Silsal looks that inspire you. We love seeing Silsal through your eyes and discovering how you use and style our products, so we’ve created The Inspiration Room, where we can all get inspired. To those who have already contributed, thank you for sharing all of your Silsal moments with […]

April 21, 2019

Bold, colorful and contemporary, our Fairuz collection, finished with 22k gold, was made for special occasions. From intimate dinners to huge family gatherings – it’s sure to take center stage. Here, Dubai-based chef and food blogger @CookingWithZahra gives us a sneak peek into how she styles it! Your browser does not support the video tag. […]

November 6, 2017

Last year, as part of Dubai Design Week, Silsal curated an installation by repurposing traditional tableware items, such as coffee cups, gravy boats, and tissue boxes; transforming them into flowerpots, crudité vessels and candleholders (clever, huh?). It was such a success, we thought what better time to revisit this than now, with the festive season […]

October 22, 2017

Did someone say “garden party”? Now that the summer heat is waning, it’s time to fire up the barbeque and take the party outdoors with a backyard bash! For a truly stress-free alfresco affair, you’ll want to keep the pests — and the guests — from buzzing in your ear. Here’s how to create an […]

October 12, 2017

Want to create a striking dinner party? The color black is not only unexpected and super stylish, but works for every occasion. So, cross over to the dark side and get on board with the trend that’s taking social media by storm. Black is bold, contemporary, and has the power to redirect your gaze and […]

June 22, 2017

Advice from Rasha Badran, Managing Director at The Purple Chair Summer is a time for friends and family to come together. No matter the occasion – whether it’s a formal dinner, garden party, or special occasion – styling your summer table can be a little daunting. According Rasha Badran, Managing Director at The Purple Chair, […]

May 21, 2017

Long before the first date is eaten, your table should make a great first impression. Here’s how to decorate for your iftar feast with stylish flair. Simplicity is key Since the focus of your meal should be giving thanks and appreciating what you have, it’s best not to make your dinner table too fussy or […]

May 10, 2017

At Silsal we adore colors. From rich green to on-trend coral, we understand that they have the power to lift our mood and even calm our anxiety. But, while we all have a different favorite, there is one color that unites us all: turquoise. And it seems it isn’t just the Silsal team who are […]

March 16, 2017

Crisp white paired with vibrant blue has always been a classic combination! Silsal makes the most of this perfect pairing with the Ghida collection – a bold and modern choice for your home. Featuring everything from traditional dinner plate sets to statement platters, and modern vases to matching Arabic coffee cups, it has a bold […]

February 1, 2017

Accents, also known as diacritics, have the power to change the meaning of words. They have been used for centuries, to emphasize letters and provide phonetic direction. Whether neat dots, perfect curls or tide-like strokes, these small glyphs are not only central to language, but they are beautifully decorative elements in their own right. Our […]

January 19, 2017

Developed in North Africa and later in Spain, the Maghrebi script’s imperfect bowls and swooping curves weren’t traditionally considered as beautiful or impressive as the likes of Thuluth or Kufic. In the imperfections however, we at Silsal saw a unique beauty. Our Maghrebi collection celebrates the script, capturing the originality of its irregular lettering – […]

January 5, 2017

A baby shower is a time to celebrate new life, catch up with friends and share advice on parenting. Check out our ideas and tips on everything from invitations to décor, and food to activities! The mum-to-be is sure to love everything you’ve planned for her. Set The Date When it comes to baby showers, […]

November 30, 2016

With the UAE’s 45th National Day fast approaching, the Silsal team created a limited-edition collection to celebrate the momentous occasion. The team were inspired by some of the country’s most celebrated attributes – its vision, heritage and determination. Today, with a coastline that transcends its natural boundaries and a skyline that pierces well into the […]

November 24, 2016

Stretching from Europe, through Asia, to the Horn of Africa, the Ottoman Empire was synonymous with eccentricity, grandeur and power. Diwani was the most famous and grand of all Ottoman scripts, and used predominantly by Ottoman royalty. The script is characterised by lively curves, which are accentuated by a slight slant, its coiling glyphs unravelling […]

November 10, 2016

Surely there’s only one way to use a coffee cup, we hear you whispering. Well, at Silsal we definitely disagree. We love to repurpose, reinvent and reimagine uses for all of our ‘everyday’ items – coffee cups being one of the most versatile! Over the years, we all collect gorgeous sets of coffee cups we […]

October 29, 2016

Whether you’re playing host to some unexpected guests or desperately trying to plan the perfect holiday party, reimagining and repurposing the items in your house will leave guests wowed with your creativity. As part of Dubai Design Week, Silsal curated a deliciously interactive installation by repurposing traditional tableware items, such as coffee cups, gravy boats, […]

October 16, 2016

Silsal’s Kufic collection pays tribute to one of the oldest and most beloved of Arabic scripts: Kufic. Developed in 7th century Kufa, an Iraqi city 170 kilometres south of Baghdad, calligraphers spent decades developing and perfecting the popular script. However, by the 13th century, the use of everyday Kufic became virtually extinct, due to its […]

September 25, 2016

Arabic calligraphy, with its undulating, organic shapes and infinite beauty, has long inspired us here at Silsal Design House. While creating the Kalimat collection, we were inspired by the beautifully intertwined Diwani style of calligraphy, which was conceived in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century.  Using the Diwani calligraphy as a starting point, we […]

September 25, 2016

At Silsal, we are inspired by beautiful, interesting designs. Calligraphy, particularly Arabic calligraphy, with its elaborate shapes and flowing forms, has always captured our imagination. And while we appreciate seeing calligraphy in grand architecture and expensive works of art, we wanted to create something more accessible, something that can be cherished every day. We wanted […]