Bokja
BOKJA is a Beirut-based design collective founded in 2000 by Huda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, born from their shared passion for textiles, furniture, and storytelling. What began with reupholstering vintage furniture using rich regional fabrics has evolved into a multidisciplinary design studio known for its distinct assemblage aesthetic. This approach involves layering and juxtaposing textile fragments to create unified pieces that celebrate both individual craft and collective meaning. Rooted in the regional term “bokja”—a dowry bundle traditionally embroidered by women—each creation carries with it echoes of personal heritage and communal memory.
Operating out of Beirut, a city defined by its intersections of tradition and modernity, east and west, BOKJA brings together artisans and designers from over ten countries. This diverse collective aims to preserve local craft traditions while giving them a contemporary voice. More than a design house, BOKJA functions as a craftivist platform, using textiles to engage with issues of identity, ecological awareness, and social justice. Through its commitment to sustainability, creativity, and freedom, BOKJA weaves together human stories and cultural fragments into visual expressions of diversity, tolerance, and resilience.
