# Traditionally Inspired Wooden Boxes Aljoud Lootah's Mandoos Collection Celebrates Ornate Brass By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandoos-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/aljoud-lootah-continues-explore-emirati-culture-product-design/) & [aljoudlootah](http://aljoudlootah.com/) Dubai-based multidisciplinary artist Aljoud Lootah is exploring Emirati culture through intelligent and inspired product design through her Mandoos collection. By combining traditional silhouettes and concepts with modern elements, Lootah is able to interpret Emirati culture in a way that has never quite been explored before. All the pieces in the collection feature patterns, folds, and [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trama-collection), which are all traditional in some way and are deep inspirations for Lootah and her works. Designed to celebrate the importance and history of the mandoo, embellished brass nails, Lootah's Mandoos collection features [distinct wooden chests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage) adorned with ornamental brass nails. Each of these nails come covered with designs and engravings, something that was once common and coveted but no longer holds value in modern society. Image Credit: Aljoud Lootah ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multicultural Design:** Exploring traditional design elements from different cultures and combining them with modern elements to create new and innovative products. - **Ornate Revival:** Reviving ancient ornate designs that were once coveted and valued to create unique and modern pieces with sentimental value. - **Geometric Focus:** Using traditional geometric shapes and patterns as the centerpiece for new and modern product designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Using traditional design elements to create modern and unique pieces for home decoration, furniture, and fixtures. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Innovating new products in the fashion industry using traditional design motifs and combining them with modern fabrication techniques. - **Home Decor:** Using traditional cultural inspirations to create new and exciting products for decorating houses and apartments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indian Tradition-Honoring Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-collection.md) - [Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-design1.md) - [Ancient Practice-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidri-furniture.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Islamic Home Decor Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakkas-boytu.md) - [Pearl-Inspired Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum.md) - [Craft Revival Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Culturally Significant Wooden Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage.md)