Journal: care, styling and the makers behind our pieces

Journal

Notes from the studio on caring for the things you love, dressing rooms for the seasons and the people who make our pieces.

Makers
The story of the Barasti pendant
How a weekend in Ras Al Khaimah, a family of weavers and a lot of palm fronds became our best loved light.
6 October 2026The Ghaf & Grain studio2 min read
Styling
Styling a Dubai apartment for summer
When it is 45 degrees outside, a home should feel like a deep breath. Five small changes that cool a room down without touching the thermostat.
22 September 2026The Ghaf & Grain studio2 min read
Care
Featured: How to care for oak furniture in a Gulf home
Air conditioning, strong sun and the odd spilled karak. Here is how we look after our own oak tables, and how little it really takes.
8 September 2026The Ghaf & Grain studio2 min read

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