Our collection made in Afghanistan
We collaborate with skilled artisans in Afghanistan to create sustainable livelihood opportunities by making traditional crafts, such as embroidery, woodwork, jewellery, ceramic and rugs.
Empowering artisans to preserve cultural heritage through ethical craftsmanship
Our impact
Artijaan collaborates with local artisans who lack access to international markets. By promoting their crafts, our artisan partners preserve their cultural heritage and gain new economic opportunities.
In January 2022, Artijaan is:
7 types
of crafts
Selected to highlight the cultural heritage and traditions of our artisans
20+
artisans
We collaborate with more than 20 artisans across Afghanistan
200
people
Indirect beneficiaries, these are the artisan's families
Why Afghanistan?
As the political climate changes, Afghans face an uncertain future. The current crises of drought, food insecurity, inflation, and the collapse of the economy are exacerbated by the harsh winter.
Now more than ever, it is essential that Afghans receive the help they desperately need.
A glimpse of our dear artisans
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Nasrin, jewelry designer
Nasrin has experience working as jewelry designer for international clients. She has been our jewelry partner since July 2021.
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Mustafa, woodcarver
After being trained by Turquoise Mountain, an organisation founded to revive historical buildings and traditional crafts in Afghanistan, Mustafa set up his workshop with 15 employees.
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Roya, embroiderer
For 13 years, Roya worked for an international organization where she trained more than 2,500 women in embroidery.
After the fall of Kabul, her organization closed and Roya lost her job.
