The Petaluma-based owners ‒ husband and wife team of Rachid and Reem Hassani ‒ are themselves unique and compelling personalities. Reem, who was born in Iraq, eventually moved to Cleveland, Ohio and began her university studies with an eye towards Biomedical Engineering. “Eventually, I studied art at University in Italy.”Upon returning to the United States, Reem moved to Boston, where she met Rachid at an art exhibit. I’ve been in graphic design for 25 or more years.”Reem and Rachid started dating, then stopped after a year, but they kept in contact. “I felt that our store really blended in with Petaluma, which has become such a diverse and vibrant town,” said Reem.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 09, 2023 16:21 UTC