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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-...
True blue | The history of lapis lazuli jewellery
- 13.03.25
Blue is one of the rarest colours found in nature. Up until the 18th century, whether you were a Pharaoh or an artist, there was only one place you could find blue in its natural form - the high...
Herat: The Pearl of Khorasan | Shabnam Nasimi
- Shabnam Nasimi
- 27.02.25
Before Michelangelo, before da Vinci—Herat was already shaping the world. This ancient city sparked a renaissance before Florence—a place most have never even heard of, let alone seen.
The story of suzanis
- 13.02.25
Just-landed: a limited collection of richly-decorated suzanis. Hand-embroidered by craftswomen from Uzbekistan on 100% cotton fabric with fine silk thread, these textiles offer a versatile solut...
Ghazni: Where the Shahnama Was Born | Shabnam Nasimi
- Shabnam Nasimi
- 30.01.25
Three hours away from Kabul lies a place called Ghazni.
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