THE ART OF THE EDGE
THE ART OF THE EDGE
BY SOBHI KHATIB
BY SOBHI KHATIB
HODHOD CREATIONS: A Legacy Written in Metal and Wood.
HODHOD CREATIONS: A Legacy Written in Metal and Wood.
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The Heart of the Forge
The Heart of the Forge
Founder and Artisan, Sobhi Khatib, at the workshop.
My name is Sobhi Khatib. From my workshop in Lebanon, my creative journey has always been guided by absolute precision. Whether working under the intense heat needed to shape industrial metals or using fine chisels to carve high-relief wooden artwork, every single line demands a steady hand and a patient soul.
What started as an obsession with forging indestructible metal jewelry has naturally grown. Today, that same craftsmanship is divided between creating wearable armor and carving grand wooden tableaus. The materials change, but the intentional, handmade discipline remains exactly the same.
The Origin
The Origin
The Philosophy of Permanence
HODHOD CREATIONS began with a fundamental realization: luxury should not be fragile. In a world dominated by delicate, temporary objects, the drive was to create works of substance that command respect and endure through time.
Operating from Lebanon, the deliberate choice was made to bypass soft, forgiving mediums. Instead, the focus turned entirely toward raw elements that challenge the craftsman—industrial metals that resist the hammer and fine woods that demand absolute, deliberate pressure. We do not design for a fleeting season; we build for a lifetime.
DESIGN & CRAFT: THE PROCESS
DESIGN & CRAFT: THE PROCESS
The Blueprint of the Hand
"Every motif begins as a hand-drawn sketch, ensuring each piece is a unique, single-origin creation."
Before a single tool touches raw material, every design begins in absolute silence on paper. These intricate patterns—whether complex geometric layouts or organic, personalized inscriptions—are hand-drawn with absolute precision.
This meticulous sketching process is the exact foundation for everything we build. For our wearable art, these lines are deeply etched into forged metal cuffs. For our large-scale tableaus, that same intricate linework is translated onto wood, where every score is deeply hand-carved into the natural grain. The medium changes, but the raw artistic soul remains identical.
The Materials
The Materials
Forged Metals and Living Wood
Every piece we craft is a study in raw endurance. We deliberately select Marine-Grade Stainless Steel for its incredible strength and mirror-like finish, alongside Pure Copper and Artisanal Brass. These are living metals—absorbing your body's warmth and developing a unique, soulful patina over time that tells your specific story.
This same standard extends to our wood tableaus. We select premium timber surfaces for their deep natural grain and structural integrity. Every hand-engraved line is then meticulously brought to life using rich metallic oil paints and pigments, ensuring the finished artwork catches the light with dramatic, permanent depth.
THE ART OF THE LINE
THE ART OF THE LINE
The Signature of the Hand
In a world dominated by laser-etched perfection and mass machine replication, HODHOD CREATIONS stands firmly by the character of the hand. Our carving and engraving process is a slow, deeply intentional dialogue with the material.
Every single stroke of the tool leaves a permanent soul carved directly into the piece. It is the definitive bridge between raw, industrial strength and fine, delicate art—the final master step that transforms a forged cuff or a deep wood canvas into a personal, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Raw. Refined. Authentic.
FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT
Because HODHOD pieces are forged from solid, industrial-grade metals, getting the right size ensures a lifetime of comfort.
Step 1: The Measurement
Wrap a flexible measuring tape or a simple strip of paper around your wrist, just below the wrist bone (where you would normally wear a watch).
Step 2: The Mark
Mark the paper where it overlaps. Lay it flat against a ruler to find your exact circumference in centimeters (cm) or inches.
Step 3: Choose Your Feel
Snug Fit: Add 1cm to your measurement.
Comfort Fit: Add 2cm to your measurement.
Loose Fit: Add 3cm to your measurement.
Artisan Tip: Our cuffs are designed with a slight "memory." You can gently adjust the opening to hug your wrist perfectly the first time you put it on. If you are unsure, message us on WhatsApp with your measurement and we will guide you.
THE HODHOD GUARANTEE
THE HODHOD GUARANTEE
Built for a Lifetime
Every HODHOD CREATIONS piece is engineered to outlast the generations. Because we work exclusively with pure, solid industrial elements and premium natural materials, your investment is entirely resistant to structural failure, breaking, or fading. We don't just craft art; we forge permanent milestones built to endure a lifetime.
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