It’s All in the handbag

Maya and Joanna Nakhle use only precious materials such python, crocodile, lizard, ostrich and swarovski Crystals for their creations. These two sisters of Lebanese Polish origin respect luxury, chic and beauty. And their handbags of A Thousand and One Nights have only one aim: to exalt their clients’ feminity. Called Maia N their brand was created in 2002.A graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, Maya is in charge of the creation of the collections. Her style is set along refined lines with a futuristic design blending the mysticism of the Orient and the colors of the West. However, without ever losing sight of the classicism good taste, she explains:” When I make a handbag, I make sure that I shall be able to use it. I love luxury on condition that it is trendy.” With a degree in gemology ,Joanna supervise how to adorn setting each creation according to the wishes of the clientele, by incrusting precious-stone or crystals to give the touch of splendor and sensuality, features of sublime creations.

Impressed by Maia’s work, the jeweler Swarovski has appointed her as her ambassadress for the whole Middle East. One true consecration!

Although confidential, it is a fact that the list of Maia ‘s clients seems to come right out from Who’s who. It s all a matter of the right image. And because often quality is worth more than quantity, Queen Rania of Jordan, Princess Alia of Jordan, Queen Sophia of Spain, Princess Deena Abdel Aziz these crowned heads ,and celebrities , Carine Roitfield (Editor in chief French Vogue, French Actress Michele Laroque, TV presenter Virginie Efira,all owned Maia N’s creations in their wardrobe.
Although the sisters don’t have yet their own premises, nevertheless the bags and accessories are available at the largest venue in Japan, Taiwan, Dubai, and New york. In Paris these creations are sold at Kate, the printemps department store, Paul and Joe, and Baby Buddha.
During the Film Festival in Cannes, the presenter Virginie Efira went up the steps of the palace carrying on her arm one of the prestigious handbags created by these two sisters.