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Mar 2025
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Culturvator Conversations Podcast: Redef...

Nadine AbdelGhaffar
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In this episode of Culturvator Conversations, and in light of Designer’s Circle, Shahd Osman sits with renowned interior and furniture designer Shewekar Elgharably to explore her journey in redefining Egyptian craftsmanship and her philosophy on creating timeless, culturally rooted pieces. Culturvator Conversations is a podcast by Art D’Égypte that dives into the dynamic world of art, culture, and creativity in the MENA region and beyond.

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