The creator of Marakand, Laurice Murr, is the fourth generation of her family’s long tradition in furniture creation since 1920. She has been immersed in furniture design since an early age and grew up to become an accomplished interior decorator with more than 15 years of experience in interiors and furniture design, with a particular interest in antique and vintage furniture.
Laurice studied interior decoration and graduated with honors. Her professional experience covers both residential and commercial work, in addition to exhibitions both in Lebanon and abroad .
Her passion for what is unique led her to create the Marakand atelier and collection, a fusion between the beautiful old traditional art of Suzani with old and contemporary furniture pieces. This fusion brings out a range of the finest pieces of home furniture and decoration.
From Beirut, where she is based, Laurice prides herself on working very closely on her products, designing and personally supervising every details and every step in the production of her designs to achieve the highest standards of fine craftsmanship.
