Lebanese mountain village hand-painted onto glass, the source of inspiration for every Root'ar piece

Our Story

From the mountains of Lebanon to your home.

Lebanese village hand-painted onto glass, a tribute to the home Carla carries with her

Meet the Artist

Carla Beaino

I grew up surrounded by the vibrant traditions of Lebanon: the colors, the patterns, the stories passed down through generations. My grandmother kept a collection of painted glass jugs in her kitchen, each one a relic of a time when artistry and function were inseparable.

After years working as a graphic designer in Lebanon, I felt a pull back to something more tangible, more rooted. I began experimenting with vitrail, the ancient art of glass painting, and discovered a medium that let me blend my heritage with my creative vision.

Every piece I create is a bridge between worlds: the Lebanon I carry in my heart and the homes where these jugs will live. It's not just about decoration. It's about preserving something precious, something that might otherwise be forgotten.

A Living Tradition

The Lebanese Jug

In the Levant, glass jugs were never just vessels. They were heirlooms. Families would ask artisans to paint them with symbols of their lineage, their faith, their land. A cedar tree. A family crest. A verse of poetry.

These jugs held water, wine, rose water for celebrations. They sat on shelves as markers of beauty and pride. Over time, the tradition faded as mass production took over. But the soul of it, the desire to own something unique, something made by hand, never disappeared.

I'm not trying to recreate the past. I'm honoring it, reimagining it for today. Every jug I paint carries that legacy forward.

Hand-painted glass jug featuring the Lebanese cedar and flag, a living symbol of heritage

From Studio to You

Detailed view of a Lebanese village hand-painted onto glass, with terracotta rooftops and earth tones
Matching set of hand-painted jug and tumblers ready to ship
Hand-painted glass jug with the Lebanese cedar and flag motif, ready for delivery
Finished hand-painted glass jug with a pink hydrangea bouquet, displayed at home
Finished hand-painted glass jug with warm-toned tulips and gold vitrail outlining

Every piece begins with your story.

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From $175 CAD. You approve the design before Carla paints.