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About Tajmil

Heritage is not just what we inherit—it’s what we carry forward.

Tajmil was built to honor the artistry and heritage of the past while redefining the future of luxury, one deeply influenced by SWANA craftsmanship.

For centuries, South West Asian and North African (SWANA) artisans set the global standard for metalwork, calligraphy, and jewelry craftsmanship. Our designs shaped dynasties and left an undeniable mark on the world.

But when powers shifted, so did perception. What once defined prestige has now become a “borrowed” aesthetic, detached from its origins and creators.

Tajmil was founded to restore SWANA craftsmanship to its rightful place, recognizing both its rich heritage and the timeless influence we continue to see today.

The luxury industry has long drawn from cultures across the world—appropriating techniques, artistry, and aesthetics while leaving their originators uncredited.

SWANA artisans are no exception. It is our craftsmanship, art, and culture that we work to uplift, preserve, and return to its deserved place.


TAJMIL: The Roots of Our Name and the Hope for Our Legacy

In Arabic, جمال (Jamal) means beauty, adornment, and the act of perfecting. The foundation of our craft is shaped by excellence, tradition, and mastery.

At its core, Tajmil is about continuity. Our pieces are designed to be cherished, passed down, and carried forward across generations. The metal is imbued with memory, intention, and the stories of those who gift, wear, and pass them on.

Tajmil is the future of luxury on our terms.

SWANA craftsmanship has endured—through time, change, and erasure.

We do not seek approval.
We do not ask for permission.

Tajmil is SWANA craftsmanship that is fully acknowledged in its rich tradition.
Wealth is shared, not hoarded.
The hands that create are the hands that benefit.

This is not a return. It is a continuation of heritage that is reclaimed and celebrated.


WHO WE ARE

We are the people of the SWANA region, their diasporas, and those who seek to honor their contributions—past and present. Connected by blood, values, faith, and choice, we build upon the legacy of those who shaped luxury before us.

We come from metalworkers, shepherds, imams, and calligraphers—people who understood that adornment is more than beauty. It is heritage, devotion, and mastery.

Today’s luxury exploits artisans, underpays labor, and concentrates wealth at the top.

We do things differently.

Worker-owned. Tajmil is collectively owned by its contributing members, ensuring that those who build it share in its success.
Fair pay and ethical collaboration. When we work with external suppliers, they are treated with dignity and paid fairly.
Pricing reflects craftsmanship, fair pay, sustainability, and ethical production—not artificial exclusivity.

This is not branding. This is our structure. Because true luxury should never come at the expense of those who create it.


CRAFTED TO ENDURE

Modern luxury is driven by rapid cycles of consumption—designed for short-lived trends, produced for volume, and priced for status over substance.

Tajmil chooses a different path—one rooted in longevity, ethics, and craft.

Designed for lifetimes. We produce sustainably in small batches and often make pieces to order. This reduces waste and ensures that each piece is made with intention.
Ethically sourced materials. We prioritize recycled and responsibly mined metals and stones, rejecting materials tied to exploitation, including blood diamonds. While no supply chain is without flaw, we take every measure to align our sourcing with our values.
Culturally rooted. Our designs are not borrowed or detached from their origins. They are created with and by the people whose traditions they come from.

Tajmil is not bound by borders, nor does it reduce SWANA heritage to a single aesthetic. The vastness of our histories, languages, and artistic expressions are embraced.

We collaborate with artisans, calligraphers, and craftspeople to ensure that their knowledge is honored, engaged with, and continued.

Our craft is timeless, not trendy. It is made for legacy.


The eight principles

  1. توحيد (Tawheed) - Unity of Purpose
    A shared vision of reclaiming our narrative, building a sustainable future, and producing beauty with integrity.
  2. إتقان (Itqan) - Excellence in Action
    Upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, authenticity, and creative mastery.
  3. عدل (Adl) - Justice & Fairness
    Rejecting exploitative labor and ensuring equity for artisans, members, and partners.
  4. أمانة (Amanah) - Trust & Responsibility
    A commitment to ethical governance, transparency, and reciprocal accountability.
  5. شورى (Shura) - Consultation & Democracy
    As a cooperative, every member has a voice—decisions are made collectively, not hierarchically. One worker, one vote.
  6. رحمة (Rahma) - Compassion & Inclusivity
    Centering marginalized narratives, embracing diversity, and uplifting community-led initiatives.
  7. بركة (Barakah) - Sustainability & Blessing
    Rooting production in ethical sourcing, environmental consciousness, and mindful consumption.
  8. فلاح (Falah) - Shared Success & Prosperity
    Ensuring that Tajmil’s success is never individual—wealth and recognition are shared among those who build it.

Tajmil is luxury that is anti-colonial, ethical, lasting, and a direct response to the systems we resist.