Arab World Institute X Sophie Cano Paris

Sophie Cano has designed a collection for the Arab World Institute (IMA) inspired by Cleopatra, available at the Institute's pop-up bookstore throughout the "The Mystery of Cleopatra" exhibition. Perfect gifts for the holiday season!

Phone pouch, wallet, clutch, baby bag: true jewelry accessories, exceptional pieces with a contemporary look, each one entirely hand-embroidered, bead by bead.

Three years ago, while searching for exceptional pieces to enhance the boutique space for the "On the Roads of Samarkand" exhibition, the bookstore discovered the fascinating world of Sophie Cano. With her unique perspective and artistic sensibility, she created a collection of bags and wallets inspired by traditional Uzbek motifs. This first collaboration was a resounding success.

Building on this experience, Sophie and the IMA bookstore wanted to create a unique, one-of-a-kind collection inspired by an iconic exhibition. "The Mystery of Cleopatra" emerged as the perfect opportunity to realize this ambition…