The design of the 'Poker Things' inspired by playing cards and symbols on them. The paperweights are available in various colors and their forms are based on the popular icons of paper games: diamond, hearts, clubs and spade. The design can be used as an paper holder, book holder or accessory. Design formed to make an political referral by using of the shapes because of their meanings. And these shapes coated with different materials, coverings for differente meanings of pieces.

Born in 1975, Şebnem Buhara studied at Mimar Sinan University Architecture Faculty. She started her career at university in 1998 and continues her own company, Bou Design. Buhara has undertaken many projects that focus on architectural education and ability to use it in design and implementations. The main principle of her design attitude, as creating user-specific, simple and timeless spaces by combining the identity, desires and dreams of their clients with her own professional experiences. In order to continue this cooperation, she uses her own design furnitures and products in her projects. This collection is now exhibited and sold in her corperate brand BOU Art&Design’s Karaköy showroom. Buhara’s main design motto is to create a timeless line with bejeweled details.

Concept of beauty is originated in ancient Greece with Plato. According to him beauty is independent from certain forms and time, it’s reflected in different forms and concepts. This has been the reference point for BOU, seeking refined forms and concepts inspired by universal beauty. BOU is established by architect Sebnem Buhara and Banu Coruh; targets to be a unique brand which presents contemprorary pieces and limited designs that add value to daily life. It has specific focus on details in all objects and art pieces in order to stimulate senses and inspire through design. Natural material such as marble, glass, wood, ceramic, leather and others convert into art pieces, lightning designs and furniture in BOU.