Rabia is an Arabic name meaning “fourth,” derived from arbaa (four) and linked to morabaa (square). Rabia also means “spring” - as there are four seasons and spring is one quarter of the year. All these layers of meaning are subtly present in the Rabia cushion, with its geometric design of concentric squares suggesting order and renewal.
Hand-embroidered in warm brown thread on natural linen, Rabia blends elegance with modern simplicity. The earthy tones and refined symmetry give it a timeless presence, equally at home in contemporary or classic interiors.
Like all our pieces, Rabia is made entirely by hand by refugee women who depend on this work. In the words of Aziza, one of our artisans:
“Oshana has become an integral part of my life, not just because I am making money, but because I can now go out and spend time with other women. Oshana has relieved the financial and psychological pressure of life. When we work, we forget sadness and loss. When I am making a piece, I get lost in it — I forget about everything and just feel happy.”
Rabia is an Arabic name meaning “fourth,” derived from arbaa (four) and linked to morabaa (square). Rabia also means “spring” - as there are four seasons and spring is one quarter of the year. All these layers of meaning are subtly present in the Rabia cushion, with its geometric design of concentric squares suggesting order and renewal.
Hand-embroidered in warm brown thread on natural linen, Rabia blends elegance with modern simplicity. The earthy tones and refined symmetry give it a timeless presence, equally at home in contemporary or classic interiors.
Like all our pieces, Rabia is made entirely by hand by refugee women who depend on this work. In the words of Aziza, one of our artisans:
“Oshana has become an integral part of my life, not just because I am making money, but because I can now go out and spend time with other women. Oshana has relieved the financial and psychological pressure of life. When we work, we forget sadness and loss. When I am making a piece, I get lost in it — I forget about everything and just feel happy.”
