ancestral threads made for these streetsand now inclusive of men
for those who don’t fit in one place - the nomads, the nawarwe travel to Syria in search of inspiration, building relationships with merchants and working with artisans to create small-batch pieces using traditional fabrics, techniques, and generations of craft
back in NYC we use the materials, products, and isnpo we get from Syria to collaborate with levantines in the diaspora to make beautiful stories, handmade items, and playful merch
bringing you this digital boutique where you can find clothes, handmade treasures, and gifts that let you carry a bit of home wherever you are
THE SAYA COLLECTION
The Joud (abundance) shirt is inspired by the stone minarets, gold detailing, and plant motifs found in The Great Mosque of Damascus.
This unisex shirt is made with striped saya fabric featuring breem embroidery. The saya fabric is hand woven in Aleppo and is made of 70% cotton, and 30% silk (viscose).
Made in Damascus.
Size chart:
S - shoulders: 17”, chest: 21”, length: 27”
M - shoulders: 18”, chest: 22”, length: 27”
L - shoulders: 19”, chest: 23”, length: 27.5”
XL - shoulders: 20”, chest: 24”, length: 27.5”
Sage green mini dress, inspired by a combination of feminine and masculine ottoman era clothing.
Made in Damascus from hand woven saya fabric.
Fabric is made of 30% cotton and 70% silk (viscose).
Measurements (laid flat).
S - chest 18”, length 31”, sleeve length: 22”
M - chest: 19”, length 32”, sleeve length: 23”
L - chest: 20”, length: 32”, sleeve length: 24”
Our ‘Ah w Noss’ dress is if Nancy Ajram’s iconic laundry scene galabiyah was made for these NYC streets. It can be dressed down with cargo pants and a tee for your own chore days, or dressed up and layered to suit your personality.
Made in Damascus with handwoven saya fabric (woven in Aleppo).
This saya fabric is made from 30% cotton and 70% silk (viscose).
Measurements:
M: chest - 18”, length (not including adjustable straps) -38.5”
L: chest - 19”, length (not including adjustable straps) - 39.5”
Inspired by the ablaq technique, and geometry found in the architecture of southern Syria, this unisex contrasting stripe button down features a triangle faux pocket, and buttons made from olive wood.
This handwoven saya fabric is made from 40% cotton and 60% silk (viscose).
Made in Damascus.
Size chart:
S - shoulders: 17”, chest: 21”, length: 28”
M - shoulders: 18”, chest: 22”, length: 28”
L - shoulders: 19”, chest: 23”, length: 28.5”
XL - shoulders: 20”, chest: 24”, length: 28.5”
Muna’s GalleryYa Nawar and artist Muna AlFadl collaborated to bring you an archival deck of cards, and limited edition prints featuring scenes from Syria.
An archival Ya Nawar x Muna AlFadl playing deck of cards, featuring scenes from all over Syria (all 14 muhafazat to be exact). Each image comes from exact google earth locations and goes through Muna’s editing process enhancing the ‘glitch’ caused by panoramic captures.
Each deck comes in a handmade bag, made with Syrian saya fabric.
We want to make art more accessible, so we’ve made prints of some of Muna’s original pieces.
Limited copy.
Size: 12” x 34”
We want to make original art more accessible, so we’ve made prints of some of Muna’s orignial pieces.
Signed limited copy.
Size: 10.5” x 8.5”
MELANCHOLY ASYLUMXYA NAWARWelcome to Tabtab’s Basta. From the meme page that makes you laugh through the good, the bad, and the ugly… we bring you some very nawari essentials.
It wouldn’t be a basta without a good bargain, buy the whole set and get 15% off (discount automatically applied in cart)
To be Syrian is to be hated on by many, but not any more than we hate on ourselves. We are our own worst critics and biggest haters. Join the ASSC with this tee.
Each shirt order comes with free stickers!
100% cotton, vinyl transfer.
Made in NYC in collaboration with Melancholy Asylum.
Disclaimer: if you’re not Syrian, this t-shirt isn’t for you والله مو ناقصنا
Size Chart:
S- 28” length, 18” width
M- 29” length, 20” width
L- 30” length, 22” width
XL- 31” length, 24” width
Probably the one thing that unites the Arab world, the 3arabi middle finger in emoji pin format.
1” x 1”
The occupation deserves all the hate.
Tabtab’s handwriting embroidered on a 100% cotton cap.
Adjustable metal clip strap.
KNZ
Shop our KNZ (كنز) “treasure” bag. We shopped all over old Damascus, and curated some special hand-made goods by Syrian artisans.
Hand carved from walnut wood and inlaid with mother of pearl. Handmade in Damascus, Syria.
Dimensions: W: 8.75” x H: 4.8” (7” with handle) x D: 2.25”
The scent of Al Sham in a bar of soap. Handwoven saya bag included.
Ingredients: Olive oil, laurel oil, alkali, jasmine oil, perfume.
Made in Aleppo
Carved wood and mother-of-pearl inlay framed mirror.
Hand-made in Damascus.
Dimensions:
W: 7.25 x L: 15”
Handmade walnut wood mother of pearl inlay mirror, in size mini. Comes with a saya dustbag.
Dimensions: All mirrors are about 4” x 3”
YA NAWAR MERCH
What if the shoe actually hit? That’s the timeline we want to live in with this raw hem gray faux crop tee.
100% cotton, made in NYC.
As the great Haifa Whebe once said “laik el wawa bous el wawa”, at the end of the day we’re all looking for the ones that heal our wawas.
Vinyl print on a 100% cotton tee.
Made in NYC
Measurements:
S - chest: 19”, length: 20”
M - chest: 20”, length: 21”
L - chest: 22”, length: 22”
A tee that imagines a borderless Bilad Al Sham, with a stamp illustration on the back featuring the levantine essentials. Why wear a basic white tee when you can wear one with a little fun on the back?!
Vinyl printed on a 100% cotton tee.
Made in NYC.
Measurements:
S - chest: 19”, length: 20”
M - chest: 20”, length: 21”
L - chest: 22”, length: 22”