Artijaan's braided Ikat phone strap, is a piece created in collaboration with 25 women-led enterprises across Bamyan, Kabul, Herat, and Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
Despite immense challenges, these inspiring women started their businesses from scratch, overcoming obstacles and opening doors for others by sharing their knowledge and skills. Their workshops serve as a refuge, offering purpose and a secure space to connect and create with other women.
These women place immense value in their financial independence. Many of them do not seek aid, they seek orders. They take pride in being able to say, “I worked for this.”
This project is a collaboration between Artijaan and ACTED, supported by UN Women.
Artijaan ensures a fair income for artisans in their network throughout Afghanistan.
Artijaans mission is to create sustainable livelihood opportunities through the preservation and valorisation of centuries-old craftsmanship.
At Artijaan, every creation is a bridge—connecting traditional artisans from Afghanistan with a global community of conscious buyers. Each piece is a testament to human creativity and perseverance, lovingly crafted by hands that carry generations of knowledge.
By offering a platform to artisans often isolated from international markets, Artijaan breathes new life into ancient skills, nurturing sustainable livelihoods and sharing stories that inspire deeper connection across continents.
At Artijaan, every creation is a bridge—connecting traditional artisans from Afghanistan with a global community of conscious buyers. Each piece is a testament to human creativity and perseverance, lovingly crafted by hands that carry generations of knowledge.
By offering a platform to artisans often isolated from international markets, Artijaan breathes new life into ancient skills, nurturing sustainable livelihoods and sharing stories that inspire deeper connection across continents.
The beauty of an Artijaan piece lies in its journey. In Herat, glassware is still hand-blown using techniques passed down through centuries, each vessel capturing the spirit of the artisan behind it. In villages and towns across Afghanistan, women's embroidery collectives stitch life into fabrics, weaving tales of culture, community, and resilience.
Artijaan maintains a close presence on the ground, operating in remote and challenging environments to provide artisans with fair opportunities. Through thoughtful design inspired by local traditions, and support in craftsmanship training, every product is a collaboration of skill, spirit, and hope.
The beauty of an Artijaan piece lies in its journey. In Herat, glassware is still hand-blown using techniques passed down through centuries, each vessel capturing the spirit of the artisan behind it. In villages and towns across Afghanistan, women's embroidery collectives stitch life into fabrics, weaving tales of culture, community, and resilience.
Artijaan maintains a close presence on the ground, operating in remote and challenging environments to provide artisans with fair opportunities. Through thoughtful design inspired by local traditions, and support in craftsmanship training, every product is a collaboration of skill, spirit, and hope.
