With architecture and interiors by Meryanne Loum-Martin, the house reflects a life lived across cultures. Moroccan craftsmanship sits alongside pieces from West Africa, India, and beyond, each chosen with care and allowed to find its place over time.
Light and nature always abound. Doors open onto the dense vegetation of Gary Martin's organic garden, where birdsong rings out from our verdant trees. The rhythm of the day sways gently between serene landscapes and elegant interiors. There is a sense of calm throughout, and of presence — of stories, of journeys, of a life well lived.
Jnane House offers the intimacy of a private home with the feel of a holiday villa. It is a haven to settle in, to feel at ease, and to experience Jnane Tamsna as it was intended — personal, thoughtful, and a deep sense of place.
BEIGE ROOM
Located on the ground floor of Jnane House, the Beige room features many nods to Islamic design traditions. Above the bed hangs a traditional Suzani tapestry, embroidered with cotton and silk threads visible from either end in a bundle of colorful material. The bedside table and wardrobe are traditional pieces of Syrian furniture.
TOUAREG ROOM
Designed around a six-foot painting of a Touareg warrior, this room draws inspiration from design traditions of the Sahara. The two bedside tables are made of woven straw mats and leather, materials used in the southern region, while the bedpost is inspired by Touareg warriors' spears. The throw on the bed is hand-woven in Senegal, evoking the historical connection between the Sahel and Sahara.
BLUE ROOM
Spain, India, Senegal, and Morocco are at the origin of influences blending seamlessly in the Blue Room. Camels, giraffes, monkeys, zebras, and other animals reign over the space, their prints and paintings adorning the walls. The throw on the bed is woven by Aïssa Dione's studio in Dakar. Referred to as a revivalist of ancient weaving craftsmanship, Dione has breathed new life into the Senegal weaving industry.
GREEN ROOM
The Green room opens onto a private veranda full of natural light, with a view of verdant gardens. The space features a painting by Philippe Deltour, an artist whose work Meryanne has been collecting since the 1990s. The space is filled with natural light thanks to floor to ceiling doors framed by arches overlooking verdant rows of agaves in the garden.
PATIO
In keeping with traditional building techniques, the lower half of the salon walls is finished in natural straw, lending warmth, texture, and a soft, tactile quality to the room. The Patio room continues the same calm atmosphere and leads into the bathroom, which features a bathtub, shower, and sink.
INDIAN
Bold stripes of duotone red hues cover the walls of the Indian room, an elegant nod to the influence that Rajasthan has always had on Meryanne’s taste and vision.
DAKAR
Bathed in soft natural light from both its southern and northern exposures, the Dakar room offers an atmosphere of serene elegance throughout the day. To the south, graceful openings lead onto the roof terrace, where sweeping views unfold across palm trees and the majestic Atlas Mountains.
CELADON
Celadon is an intimate and carefully composed room centred around a brass four-poster bed designed by Meryanne. The furnishings include a carved cedarwood chest and bedside tables finished in black and white resin. This restrained palette allows texture and craftsmanship to take precedence.
WEDGWOOD
Wedgwood is structured around a blue palette. A flatwoven blue rug covers the floor, establishing the room’s tone. The space includes a carved wooden chest inlaid with camel bone. The paintings throughout the room all depict animals, including zebras, monkeys, parrots, and tigers. Most of the works are by Philippe Deltour.