Sakakini ការវេចខ្ចប់ក្លិនក្រអូប

Press Kit

Unique Properties

The magnetic dome on the top of the bottle is the exact dome from the Sakakini Palace with its glorious rococo features as the intent is to remind people of the beauty of this abandoned building in a touchable way.

Dimensions & Packaging

Bottle Diameter: 5 cm / Bottle Height: 15 cm / 100 ml

Tags

Sakakini, Dome, Perfume, Fragrance, Rococo, Egypt

Production Technology

Glass bottle with a metal dome on top, small replica from the Sakakini Palace, gold blasted or silver blasted.

Design Challenge

The manufacturing is a challenge, of course, the dome is handcrafted by the skillful men of Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, saving their dying industry and making each piece unique for its owner.

Research

The project is a national project for Egypt to save its forgotten architectural treasures, like the Sakakini palace, as it is a way of raising funds for the abandoned palace to start a restoration project on it so the country can save this architectural masterpiece, by selling this luxurious fragrance to the wealthy of Egypt and the world who would love not only to visit the palace but also wants the palace to visit them in their homes.

Inspiration

Sakakini Palace (Qasr Al Sakakini ) is a late 19th century palace owned by Gabriel Habib Sakakini Pasha. The building is located on the square of the same name in Cairo, Egypt. The building is covered with floral and vegetal decorations of the Italian Rococo type, over 300 statues are placed inside and outside the residence.

Project Duration

Started: Jan 2022 / Design Completed: Feb 2022 / Location: Milan, Italy

Operation Flow

The task was to create a luxurious and sophisticated product, package, and brand. It will promote Egypt's forgotten architecture and help save this rich heritage through the profits of the sales.

Image Credits

Amr Ibrahim Mousa