Lisa Walsh was initially drawn to Morocco as a fine art photographer. “I fell in love with the country and its culture,” recalls the Miami native. Soon enough she was traveling there on a near-monthly basis, and began forging relationships with a network of makers and artisans. “I would bring back these beautiful Moroccan coats and hand-embroidered pieces, and people were always asking me where they could buy them,” she recalls.
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Tighemi founder Lisa Walsh (left) and her daughter Lauren.
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Plush rugs, unique furniture, and vintage finds abound in the Miami shop.
Courtesy of Tighemi
In 2019, Lisa and her daughter Lauren launched Tighemi, a brick-and-mortar store in Miami’s Design District, to bring their Moroccan savoir-faire to the American market. Every piece in the shop is hand-selected by the duo and ranges from caftans, leather accessories, and jewelry to the brand’s newest extension, Tighemi Concept, which specializes in ceramics furniture, rugs, and art made by Morocco’s leading creatives. “Our focus is on pieces that celebrate traditional craftsmanship but can be easily incorporated into modern living,” Lisa says.
Read on to see our Design and Decoration Director Eugenia Santiesteban Soto’s must-haves from the buzzy Miami shop.
140 NE 39th Street, Suite 203, Miami, Florida. See more at tighemiconcept.com.
Shop Eugenia’s Picks
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DISTRESSED METAL TABLE LAMP
“Good proportions with a very chic distressed finish.”
$550, tighemiconcept.com
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BONE AND RESIN ARCH CONSOLE TABLE
“Intricate bone inlay used in a modernist way makes this piece a standout.”
$6,900, tighemiconcept.com
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IRON DINING CHAIR WITH LEATHER SEAT
“The Moroccan version of a Josef Hoffmann–inspired chair.”
$725, tighemiconcept.com
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Cream Plate with Black Design
“These hand-painted plates have a statement-making motif.”
$75, tighemiconcept.com
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TERRACOTTA ANEMONE VASE
“This cool vase is equal parts sculptural and amorphous.”
$450, tighemiconcept.com
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HANDWOVEN NATURAL RATTAN OLIVE AND CREAM TRAY
“A great tray with intricate details to perk up any messy corner.”
$285, tighemiconcept.com
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COPPER PALM TREE LAMP
“I could easily see this at home in Miami or Palm Beach, but it’s also glam enough for a New York interior.”
$1,800, tighemiconcept.com
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HANDWOVEN NATURAL RATTAN PEACOCK CHAIR
“A beautiful handwoven version of the classic peacock chair.”
$1,450, tighemiconcept.com
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Grey, Blue & Tan Geometric Rug
“I love the modernist sensibility of this classically constructed Moroccan rug.”
$10,000, tighemiconcept.com
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Large Moroccan Hanging Lantern
“This gives off the most beautiful glow.”
$3,400, tighemiconcept.com
