Kawkab is an online art marketplace connecting art lovers with unique fine art, prints, and commissioned pieces. It supports emerging artists and promotes impactful art initiatives, offering a curated selection of creative expressions. With a focus on artistic diversity, Kawkab enables customers to discover and purchase original works while empowering artists to share their vision.
Saffron Souk was built to celebrate the creativity of independent artisans and small brands across the Middle East. As a curated online marketplace, it gave these makers a platform to reach wider audiences and grow their businesses. But as the marketplace gained traction, the backend operations began to show strain. Managing orders across dozens of vendors with varying fulfillment timelines and shipping preferences had become chaotic. The team was buried in spreadsheets, manually assigning orders, and constantly following up with vendors—leading to delays, errors, and a poor customer experience.
Every artist knows that the right tools can make all the difference. But finding high-quality art supplies in one place? That’s a challenge many creators face. Artikate set out to change that.
Parenting comes with rapid turnover of baby items, leaving parents seeking affordable ways to pass on gently used gear and making the most out of it. But Ashley and Katherine, saw this challenge as an opportunity.
