The Syrian couple behind Urbanist dedicate the shop's shelf space to hand-curated items rooted in both tradition and modernity, and Western and Middle Eastern tastes. None of the pieces – from tiny gold earrings to tunics and fez-shaped stools – are run of the mill. It's all displayed in a vibrant space where industrial cool meets antique cabinets and mother-of-pearl mirrors.
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