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May 2025
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#70 Maria Hibri: A Creative Legacy Roote...

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ricardo Karam meets with Maria Hibri, Lebanese designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bokja, a renowned Beirut-based design studio known for merging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary expression. Maria takes us on a journey through her life in Beirut, where she was born, raised, and continues to draw deep creativ ... Show More
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