Art Object: Hussain Harba and the spell of his stylish art handbags

“Beauty is an individual thought that unites people. Beauty is linked to nature, to the explosion of spring colors. Mother Nature is the greatest teacher of wonder. I was born in Babilonia where flowers bloom all year round, I think beauty is linked to the color, which everyone interprets differently. I like to spread beauty ». (Hussain Harba)

I crossed the door of the Turin studio of the famous Iraqi architect and designer Hussain Harba, it was a dark and gloomy winter afternoon but I was literally struck by the brightness and the colors that welcomed me, giving energy and cheerfulness. The wonder in this place is amazing. Hussain Harba creates art objects, architectural products turned into design objects. Unique pieces or limited series, bright colors, with innovative shapes and first quality materials. Not only beautiful but also useful objects, they make you think, excite, as for his “art bags” and the ‘Mini-home’. They look like little houses, with a bamboo handle and shoulder strap. They are made of precious materials such as python, ostrich or crocodile that make them soft and enhance the brightness of their colors. The name refers to the house, symbol of security, guardian of the universe of each and everyone of us. An object of art and fashion that follows you and makes you feel home because it contains your world, everywhere. Unique, precious, useful and extremly beautiful. Wonderfully exciting …