Mukhi Sisters gathers guests in Beirut for workshop linking art, jewellery, and Lebanese identity 

The event honoured the legacy of Tyrian Purple, combining amethyst, Lebanese culture, art, and music to create an intimate evening that linked creativity with heritage in a contemporary setting 

Beirut: Mukhi Sisters recently hosted a private gathering in Beirut that combined jewellery design with cultural heritage in an intimate setting. The event was held at Beirut Black Cat Art Gallery, the home gallery of Karim G Massoud, and brought together invited guests for a creative workshop inspired by Lebanon’s history and artistry. 

The idea for the gathering originated from a conversation with Maysa Hamdan whose dream intersected with a post by Joe Challita on the legacy of Tyrian Purple. This connection became the catalyst for an evening that aimed to merge creativity, memory, and Lebanese identity. 

Guests arrived without advance knowledge of the event details, making the concept a surprise. The programme unfolded as a therapeutic beading workshop where participants designed their own jewellery using a wide selection of beads, charms, and stones. Materials included chocolate pearls, lapis lazuli, turquoise, chrysoprase, tiger eye, and wooden beads. Every creation incorporated a purple amethyst, chosen as a reference to Tyrian Purple and as a symbol of home and belonging. 

The atmosphere was further shaped by the inclusion of Sister Bird, a painting by artist Yasmina Alexandra Nysten. The artwork depicts her sister wearing a Mukhi Sisters bird necklace, reinforcing themes of family, identity, and the intersection of art with jewellery. 

During the workshop, Lebanese music played softly in the background, accompanied by local food and drink. Glasses of Lebanese wine from Vinotheque Lebanon were served, alongside traditional Sharab el Toot, Sharab el Ward, and Lebanese pastries. The evening became an opportunity for participants to connect with each other while also engaging directly with the process of creating jewellery. 

The organisers emphasised that the event was designed to be intimate and rooted in cultural references, allowing participants to leave not only with a handmade piece of jewellery but also with a reminder of Lebanese heritage. The sense of belonging created through the shared experience was as central to the gathering as the jewellery itself. 

By integrating history, craftsmanship, and art into the event, Mukhi Sisters demonstrated how jewellery can serve as both a creative outlet and a cultural marker. The focus on Tyrian Purple connected participants with Lebanon’s ancient past, while the contemporary setting of an art gallery highlighted the brand’s ongoing engagement with local creativity and collaboration. 

About the brand:  

Mukhi Sisters, based in Beirut, Lebanon, operates a flagship store and additional retail presence. The brand specialises in contemporary fine jewellery that blends heritage inspiration with modern, wearable design. 

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