Zeina is the founder of the homeware and stationery brand [ ZENOBIE ]
Year founded: 2022
Design location, office: Lebanon 🇱🇧
Raw material sourcing location: Turkey 🇹🇷, Europe 🇪🇺
Manufacturing, production location: Lebanon 🇱🇧
Meet the founder
Zeina is an illustrator with a keen eye for beautiful everyday objects. In 2011, she designed the logo for her brand, Zenobie, which encompasses stationery, lifestyle, and homeware. Since then, the vision for the project has guided her professional journey. In 2022, she opened her first boutique in a struggling Beirut and brightened up Pharaon Street with her little dragon, hoping that her emblem would bring life back to her hometown and its residents.
About the brand
Zenobie is a lifestyle, homeware, and stationery design brand that combines aesthetics and practicality. Zeina's designs and illustrations extend to various materials such as textiles, metal, and ceramics. Zenobie's creations appeal to everyone, no matter where they are in the world. They are unique, tasteful, and ethically made.
Eco-friendly impact
Zenobie works with local artisans, NGOs, and family-run workshops in Lebanon. Their products are crafted using the best techniques to ensure their durability.
The highlights
All Zenobie products are designed and made in Lebanon. The Zenobie team works with local artisans, NGOs, and craft workshops.
Brand values
🔁 Upcycling ↓
Some of the products are made from paper or textile scraps. In 2024, there will be even more choices in this category.
👤 Craftsmanship ↓
The products are crafted by artisans, NGOs, and family-run workshops that pass down their skills.
🗓️ Made-to-order production ↓
Some of their products are made on demand, but only when production is fast.
👐🏽 Social and solidarity impact ↓
The brand contributes to a circular economy by keeping production local.
⚖️ Fair trade ↓
The artisans are well paid, which means their production costs are high. However, they offer reasonable and fair prices to their customers.
🏠 Made locally ↓
All their products are Made in Lebanon
🚺 Women Empowerment (Women only) ↓
Through her commitment, Zenobie supports women artisans in Lebanon by showcasing their expertise.
[ Lifestyle, Homeware and Stationery ]
