Laila Gohar made waves this year when the New York–based culinary artist and her sister, Nadia, launched Gohar World, a collection of fashion and dining accessories. The sisters’ first product line nods to a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and an appreciation for trompe l’oeil. With the holiday season approaching, Laila is joining forces with Mette Hay to launch a jubilant collection of tableware that celebrates all things hosting and hospitality. Named “Sobremesa” in honor of the Spanish tradition of lingering in good company after a meal, the collection includes hand-painted stoneware, embroidered table linens, and wearable goods like an apron and a market tote woven in Morocco.
How do Gohar World and Sobremesa differ? “The pieces feel democratic; that’s why a collaboration with HAY was so exciting,” Gohar says. “I wanted to make a line that people can use in their everyday life: Maybe you have a tablecloth you inherited from your grandmother, which you can then mix with the Sobremesa Vase. I generally like this idea of mixing and matching, and being able to create your own visual story with different pieces.” Regardless of which collection speaks to your inner host, both are guaranteed to jumpstart conversations at your next dinner party.
