Bastani Wooden Products Shop

Bastani Wooden Products

Selling from Afghanishtan

Since 9th grade, Mohammad 'Bashir' Rasikh has dreamed of becoming a woodcarver. After his first experience with woodworking, Bashir knew he wanted to pursue a career in the artisan sector. Now, as one of the founders of Bastani Wooden Products, he joins the ranks of skilled craftsmen and women producing quality handmade goods, despite setbacks. Bashir showed early promise in his woodcarving studies. As a freshman in high school, he applied to Turquoise Mountain Institute, which offers woodcarving, jewelry, calligraphy, and ceramics classes. His application was initially rejected, but this did not deter Bashir's ambitions. After high school, he got accepted, where he met his current business partner, Ahmad' Masood' Nayab. After three years at the institute, they co-founded Bastani Wooden Products. Initially, business was slow, and when Bashir periodically traveled, business operations halted. Once permanently situated in Afghanistan, Bashir became more motivated than ever to see his dreams succeed. The duo received a grant through a project funded by NCA/DIKU, a European economic growth organization focused on Afghan career development. With grant funds, they purchased equipment to scale the business to operate at commercial capacity. Masood then took the lead in training select Afghan candidates in woodworking; after years of struggle and hard work, their business finally took off. These days, obstacles only fuel the team's craft. Bashir and Masood ensure each handmade piece is perfectly carved, motivated purely by a passion for their profession. Bastani Wooden Products produces various products, such as intricate wood carvings in Nuristani and classic styles, miniature artwork, and general carpentry. Additionally, the shop has some stonework, jewelry, and leather goods. These materials complement the natural handmade aesthetic, but wood is always the center of each project. The unbeatable precision of their wooden products, including superior finishes, quality, and price, make Bashir and Masood stand out. They aspire to one day expand the business to a larger facility and hire at least 100 talented employees who share their passion. By partnering with Aseel, Bashir and Masood hope to showcase their shop's talents, increase revenue to fund the expansion, and enrich lives by sharing handmade Afghan products with the rest of the world.

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  1. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  2. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  3. Nuristani Wooden Gift Box...

    AFN2,120
  4. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  5. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  6. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  7. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  8. Nusristani Wooden Gift Bo...

    AFN2,120
  9. Wooden Gift Box | Hexagon...

    AFN2,120
  10. Wooden Jali Panel | Hexag...

    AFN1,778
  11. Wooden Jali Panel | Hexag...

    AFN1,778
  12. Walnut Jewelry Box | Squa...

    AFN4,514
  13. Mini Walnut Ring Box | Sq...

    AFN1,163
  14. Walnut Carved Wall Jali P...

    AFN1,915
  15. Walnut Wall Jali Panel | ...

    AFN2,120
  16. Walnut Carved Tray | Rec...

    AFN3,556
  17. Walnut Fine Carved Tray |...

    AFN2,120
  18. Black Walnut Carved Tray ...

    AFN4,035
  19. Islamic Calligraphy Wall ...

    AFN4,992
  20. Islamic Miniature Artwork...

    AFN4,992
  21. Islamic Geometric Miniatu...

    AFN2,120
  22. Islamic Geometric Miniatu...

    AFN2,120
  23. Nuristani Jewelry Box

    AFN4,035
  24. Mini Archa Wood Box | Ant...

    AFN8,480
  25. Walnut Modern Tray | Wood...

    AFN2,599
  26. 12 Piece Miniature Art Wo...

    AFN9,779
  27. Deer Artwork on Walnut | ...

    AFN2,120
  28. Dancing Girl Artwork on A...

    AFN3,077
  29. Archa Wood Wall Clock | F...

    AFN7,591
  30. US Flag Painting on Thorn...

    AFN4,992
  31. 2 Piece Artwork on Wood

    AFN3,830
  32. Village Life Water Color ...

    AFN1,641
  33. Quranic Surah Calligraphy...

    AFN4,035
  34. Bronze Dangle Earrings | ...

    AFN1,641
  35. Lapis Stone Floral Jewelr...

    AFN8,275
  36. Floral Lapis Lazuli Earri...

    AFN4,582
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