• Lapis Carafe - ISHKAR
  • Lapis Carafe - ISHKAR
  • Lapis Carafe - ISHKAR
  • Lapis Carafe - ISHKAR

Lapis Carafe

Regular price
£80.00
Sale price
£80.00
Regular price
Sold out
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Khairullah | 
Afghanistan
Regular price
£80.00
Sale price
£80.00
Regular price
Sold out
Unit price
per 
Tax included.

These carafes are each blown by hand. As a result, each one has its own satisfyingly individual shape. Expect small variations between each piece. 

Approximate dimensions: height 33cm x diameter 10cm (height might vary by 5cm depending on each piece)

Care

Avoid exposing the glass to sudden temperature changes. Not recommended for the dishwasher.

Shipping

Shipping Terms:

We will aim to dispatch orders within 3-4 working days of purchase date but please be aware that we are a small team and delays can occur.

* For addresses in the UK, estimate shipping time is 1-3 business days via DPD tracked.
* International shipping is available to all destinations via standard international post or DHL. For all addresses outside the UK, estimate shipping time is 5-12 business days.
* Please note that customers outside of the UK may be required to pay import duties/local sales taxes; these are not included in the price of the goods you purchase and we cannot be responsible for the payment of these fees. Please contact your local customs office for further information.

We offer free shipping for:

UK orders over £200 (excluding rugs and furniture)

Returns

Returns Policy:

We will be happy to offer a full refund (excluding shipping) on items returned within 14 days of receipt of delivery. 

* Returned items must be unworn, unwashed and undamaged products purchased directly from ISHKAR.com.
* Proof of purchase is required.
* Sale Items are non-refundable.
* Custom and made-to-order objects are non-refundable unless faulty.
* Photography prints are printed to order and are therefore not refundable.
* For defective, damaged or incorrect items, please notify us within five days of delivery in order to receive a refund/exchange.
* Email us at contact@ishkar.com to organise the return.

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Story

HERATI GLASSWARE

For two thousand years Herat’s distinctive coloured glass was traded along the length of the Silk Road. Mr Nasarullah and his son Khairullah are one of the last in this ancient line of glassblowers. In a mudbrick workshop near Herat’s ancient citadel, their work is keeping this precious industry alive.

THE TECHNIQUE

Khairullah makes glass in much the same way as it has always been made. He grinds quartz, plant ash (otherwise known as 'Ishkar'), and natural oxides together to create the vibrant colours which once made Herat’s glass so famous. He blows each individual glass by hand, and fires them in a traditional mud brick kiln.

THE IMPACT

With the local market for hand blown glass drying up due to the arrival of cheap Chinese glass in Afghanistan, Mr Nasarullah is struggling to find new apprentices. Each sale of Herati glass will help build the stability he needs for his business to grow.

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