The Artist
Amal Rafie is a Bahraini silversmith and jewelry designer guided by myth, memory, and the rhythm of craft. Her journey began in fashion, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the Royal University for Women in Bahrain, followed by a short course in Art Direction for Fashion at Central Saint Martins in London. But it was her fascination with traditional craftsmanship that led her to jewelry.
Her interest in these practices deepened during her travels, where she studied silversmithing and learned directly from local artisans who carried the wisdom of generations in their hands. These encounters shaped her philosophy as a maker, rooted in slow, intentional craft, and the preservation of ancestral knowledge. Through her practice, she seeks to honor the spirit of ancient traditions while giving form to creations that are both personal and contemporary.
Drawing inspiration from myths, poems, legends, and cultural art, Amal creates one-of-a-kind pieces in sterling silver, fine silver, and natural gemstones. Each work bears the mark of the hand that shaped it, embracing texture, symbolism, and the natural irregularities that make it human. Her jewelry is both artifact and talisman, a vessel of meaning crafted to exist only once.
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For stockists, press & collaborations:
Exhibitions & Pop-Ups
​​​2025
The Hard Sell pop-up, London, UK
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2024
Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Fair, London, UK
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The Innov-Art Show pop-up, London, UK
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2023
Depart Micro Department store, Bahrain
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The Innov-Art Show pop-up, London, UK
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East Market Milano, Italy
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Al Frieh Art Gallery, Bahrain
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2022
Expo 2020 Dubai, Bahrain's pavilion: Dilmun Cabinet of Curiosities, UAE
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2021
Food is Culture 6, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Bahrain
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2020
Safer Spaces Virtual Art Exhibition, The Art Space, Bahrain​
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2019
Moda Mist Fashion Show, Royal University for Women, Bahrain
Bahrain Design Week Fashion Show, Bahrain
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Deeper Intentions
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I've always been deeply fascinated by the ancient world. The energy, symbolism, and sacredness embedded in their creations reflect the rich tapestry of life they witnessed and endured. Adornments were not created merely for decoration; they carried meaning, symbolism, and depth. Each piece was shaped by a human hand, often one of a kind, and that is what made it extraordinary. Knowing an object was crafted with thought and intention allowed it to resonate beyond its form.
Today, so much of what surrounds us is mass-produced. Objects are made by machines, stripped of the hand that shapes them and the depth that gives them life. We have lost touch with that essence, and with it, the connection between craft and meaning. The skill, depth, and soul that once lived in adornments has been replaced by efficiency, trend, and perfection.
My jewelry exists to bridge that gap. Each piece is an intimate, tangible expression of the inner self, created to honor aspects of the soul. They are meant to be seen more than adornment; they reflect inner worlds and create a connection between wearer, maker, and history.
Thank you for taking the time to connect with my work and the intentions behind it.
With love,
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