Abrar Alebrahim is a Kuwaiti architect, designer, and educator, and the founder of thhaba. Founded in 2011, thhaba was one of the pioneering fine jewelry brands established by young Kuwaiti women, and it is known for its innovative approach to design and its pioneering work with rare and unique gemstones, some of which were introduced to Kuwait for the first time through thhaba.

Abrar’s training as an architect shapes her work, bringing a strong sense of structure, proportion, and form to every piece. She treats each stone as the starting point of a story, pairing it with modern forms that honor heritage while pushing design forward. thhaba operates a showroom in Kuwait City, and some of Abrar’s designs are held in royal collections in the United Kingdom and Japan. In 2024, she exhibited at Roma Jewelry Week, bringing thhaba to an international audience.

Abrar was invited to curate a jewelry pop-up at Harvey Nichols - Kuwait. The event, showcasing a selected ensemble of female Kuwaiti jewelry designers, was planned for three weeks but following the success and its activations, it was extended to three months. At the Bi-annual Kuwait Jewelry Show, Abrar hosts fellow designers from the Arab world, offering established & emerging talents a platform to reach new audiences and connect with clients that appreciate design and craftsmanship.

Honesty and transparency are core values at thhaba, along with a belief in learning and teaching. Guided by these values, Abrar teaches her clients and students the honest truth about gemstones, metals, and design, so they can understand and value what they wear. She draws inspiration from nature, culture, and the meaning people attach to the pieces they wear, and she believes jewelry should carry emotion as well as beauty.

Abrar continues to lead thhaba with a vision that blends architecture, craftsmanship, education, and innovation, and she remains a distinctive voice in the region’s fashion and design scene.

Abrar Alebrahim is a Kuwaiti architect, designer, and educator, and the founder of thhaba. Founded in 2011, thhaba was one of the pioneering fine jewelry brands established by young Kuwaiti women, and it is known for its innovative approach to design and its pioneering work with rare and unique gemstones, some of which were introduced to Kuwait for the first time through thhaba.

Abrar’s training as an architect shapes her work, bringing a strong sense of structure, proportion, and form to every piece. She treats each stone as the starting point of a story, pairing it with modern forms that honor heritage while pushing design forward. thhaba operates a showroom in Kuwait City, and some of Abrar’s designs are held in royal collections in the United Kingdom and Japan. In 2024, she exhibited at Roma Jewelry Week, bringing thhaba to an international audience.

Abrar was invited to curate a jewelry pop-up at Harvey Nichols - Kuwait. The event, showcasing a selected ensemble of female Kuwaiti jewelry designers, was planned for three weeks but following the success and its activations, it was extended to three months. At the Bi-annual Kuwait Jewelry Show, Abrar hosts fellow designers from the Arab world, offering established & emerging talents a platform to reach new audiences and connect with clients that appreciate design and craftsmanship.

Honesty and transparency are core values at thhaba, along with a belief in learning and teaching. Guided by these values, Abrar teaches her clients and students the honest truth about gemstones, metals, and design, so they can understand and value what they wear. She draws inspiration from nature, culture, and the meaning people attach to the pieces they wear, and she believes jewelry should carry emotion as well as beauty.

Abrar continues to lead thhaba with a vision that blends architecture, craftsmanship, education, and innovation, and she remains a distinctive voice in the region’s fashion and design scene.