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Bamiyan Turquoise | Afghanistan’s hidden gem
- 14.08.25
Bamiyan Turquoise is one of our favourite gemstones to use in our jewellery collections. Though its scientific name is chrysocolla, in Afghanistan it is better known by another name.
Afghanistan's Glassblowing Legacy
- 17.07.25
Every piece in our glassware collection is made by the last remaining glassblowers in Afghanistan - Ghulam Sekhi and his small team of master craftsmen in Herat, Afghanistan.
The strange history of Afghanistan's poppy flower
- Shabnam Nasimi
- 26.06.25
The poppy is not just a flower. It is a lens through which we see how Afghanistan was shaped, exploited, and continually redefined. It tells the story of the nation itself.
How to hang a flatweave rug
- 13.06.25
If you’ve been wondering what the easiest way to hang a rug on a wall is, there are a few different approaches you can take. We’ve outlined four methods for hanging a flatweave rug safely and se...
Samangan: the city of Rostam and Sohrab
- Shabnam Nasimi
- 29.05.25
You’ve probably never heard of this city in Afghanistan — but it shaped one of Persia’s greatest literary tragedies.
The mother of all slipper-ups
- Edmund Le Brun
- 22.05.25
Having worked with our artisan partners for almost a decade now, they consistently meet the high bar we set for them. But in our quest for quality, we have learned some rough lessons along the way.
ISHKAR x Skye Jones
- 10.04.25
A collaboration with photographer and model Skye Jones, our new ring collection harnesses the beauty and power of horses, while paying homage to the rich history of Central Asian equestrian trad...
Kandahar: The Second Home of Zoroastrianism | Shabnam Nasimi
- Shabnam Nasimi
- 06.04.25
They call it the heartland of the Taliban. But for over 3000 years it has been Zoroastrian, Buddhist, and Greek — long before the Kalashnikov was invented.
Hand-knotted vs. Flatweave rugs | Afghan rugs explained
- 22.03.25
Ever wondered what the difference between a flatweave and a hand-knotted rug is? Keep reading to find out more about our Afghan rugs, and which one might be right for your home. What is a hand-...
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