High in the mountains of North Lebanon, in the stone village of Douma, lives Jihad Samia, a craftsman whose life is shaped by wood, patience, and tradition.
He built his own house and you can see the different stages of the constructions inside, slightly removed from the village, where time moves slowly and everything follows the quiet rhythm of the mountains. In the mornings, he still warms his coffee on a wood stove. Around him, every object reflects the same philosophy: authenticity, simplicity, and respect for the material.
His story with wood began with a simple gesture of the heart. As a young man, he wanted to surprise a girl he cared about and decided to carve something for her. What began as a moment of affection slowly grew into a lifelong devotion.
Over the years, wood became more than a material. It became his language, his craft, and his way of life.
Today, every piece Jihad creates carries the quiet spirit of the Lebanese mountains: patient, honest, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Why he is part of the Zuruny team
At Zuruny, we partner with Jihad because his work reflects something rare:
a life lived in harmony with craft and tradition.
Every object he creates carries:
• the calm strength of the mountains of Douma
• the authenticity of a man who still lives close to the rhythms of the land
• and the story of a passion that began with a simple act of love.
His work is not simply woodworking.
It is patience shaped by hand, memory carved into grain, and tradition carried forward quietly.
Through his creations, the spirit of Lebanon’s mountain artisans continues to live.
This is why Zuruny exists.
To honor stories like his.
To preserve heritage not as nostalgia, but as something living, meaningful, and beautifully present.