• Dima manipulates the volume of her rattan pieces using hand grip tension
• In addition to weaving, she works with a collage technique
• She hosts creative workshops and trains apprentices in her studio

When bringing her rattan creations to life, Dima Stephan lets the material take the lead. “My imagination pushes me to challenge rattan by allowing it to naturally guide the forms,” she explains. This intuitive approach drives Dima’s workshop, Rattan Hun, where she expands her practice beyond furniture making. While she initially learned the foundations of the craft from a local rattan weaver, she later turned to online tutorials to independently develop her craft through a contemporary lens. Dima regularly collaborates with other artisans, designers and architects to create striking sculptural works and art installations. Her pieces, the result of consistent research, have been showcased on local and international platforms such as We Design Beirut and the Design Doha Biennale.