Journey through Afghanistan

Travel through Afghanistan’s diverse landscapes to discover where we source our objects and meet some artisans along the way.

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KABUL

An elderly woman wearing a pink headscarf and matching top is carefully crafting a ring with a blue gemstone using jewelry tools at a workbench in a workshop.

The vibrant capital of Kabul is our heart and home in Afghanistan, serving as our base of operations where we design and co-create with many of our artisan partners. Nestled at the center of a triangular valley, Kabul is surrounded by a hug of mountains. Flying over their craggy peaks before descending into the city is an unforgettable sight. Over the years, the city has steadily expanded, drawing people from all corners of Afghanistan to form a cultural and ethnic melting pot. Situated at the crossroads between western and eastern Asia, Kabul boasts a rich history that stretches back nearly 3,500 years.

A person inside a yellow vehicle looking through the glass window while pigeons fly in the sky in front of a yellow building with towers and a blue sky.
Cityscape at sunset with hazy, golden atmosphere, numerous buildings, and distant structures.
Gold chain necklace with a rectangular blue gemstone pendant on a light beige fabric background.
A person's hand holding a collection of small blue stones in a workspace covered with white dust.
Collection of vintage tools on a worn wooden workbench, including a pair of pliers, a wire brush, a metal file, and a hand scrapper.
A woman wearing a red and black patterned headscarf is focused on jewelry she is working on, using a small tool in a softly lit room.