Istalefi Pottery Shop Shop

Istalefi Pottery Shop

Selling from Afghanishtan

55-year-old Abdul Wakil, the owner of Istalefi Pottery Shop, is a third-generation Afghan artisan. Having inherited pottery making from his father and grandfather at age 10, Wakil has spent several decades perfecting his handcrafted brand. Located in Istalif-a village just northwest of Kabul, Istalefi Pottery, known for its fantastic turquoise ceramics, was established in 1971. Wakil hopes to preserve the richness of the Afghan pottery tradition for many future generations. Currently, Istalefi Pottery employs eight artisans in different production sectors, such as preparing clay, shaping, painting, heating, and even selling final products; these include plates, cups, bowls, vases, and pots. Wakil’s process begins with designing ceramic pieces focusing on tradition, functionality, and aesthetics, making his work popular with locals and internationally. He has traveled to Uzbekistan, Japan, and Pakistan to display Istalefi Pottery’s ceramics in art galleries. However, before partnering with Aseel, Istalefi Pottery only distributed handmade ceramics in Afghanistan and a few other nations, including the US, France, and a limited number of Asian countries. Wakil first aims to preserve the pottery industry in Afghanistan to honor his ancestors’ legacy. Second, he hopes to create local jobs in Istalif-a village. Wakil recounted that there were dozens of nearby handmade ceramic shops decades ago. Due to insufficient access to a sustainable customer base and regional imports of lower-quality products, the demand for handmade ceramics is eclipsed by cheaply made goods. Wakil believes Aseel’s global platform will help reinvigorate the waning customer base helping sustain his business and preserve longstanding Afghan ceramic traditions.

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  1. Blue Istalefi Clay Footed Bowl | Medium Black Pattern Ceramic Bowl
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    Blue Istalefi Clay Footed...

    Special Price AFN739 Regular Price AFN821
  2. Blue Istalif Ceramic Pottery Plate With Decorative Paintings
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    Blue Istalif Ceramic Pott...

    Special Price AFN821 Regular Price AFN1,300
  3. Istalif Ceramic Turquoise Bowl With Continental Hand-Drawn Illustrations
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    Istalif Ceramic Turquoise...

    Special Price AFN493 Regular Price AFN547
  4. Small Istalif Blue Handmade Turquoise Ceramic Plate
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    Small Istalif Blue Handma...

    Special Price AFN493 Regular Price AFN547
  5. Small Clay Istalif Blue Ceramic Bowl With Oriental Handmade Patterns
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    Small Clay Istalif Blue C...

    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  6. Istalif Blue Handmade Pottery Mini Ceramic Bowl
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    Istalif Blue Handmade Pot...

    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  7. Istalif Blue Hand-Painted Turquoise Ceramic Plate
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    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  8. Istalefi Glass Handmade
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    Istalefi Glass Handmade

    Special Price AFN411 Regular Price AFN616
  9. Istalif Ceramic Oriental Floral Pattern Teapot
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    Istalif Ceramic Oriental ...

    Special Price AFN801 Regular Price AFN890
  10. Dark Brown Handmade Istalif Pottery Teapot
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    Dark Brown Handmade Istal...

    Special Price AFN801 Regular Price AFN890
  11. Brown Handmade Istalif Ceramic Teapot
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    Brown Handmade Istalif Ce...

    Special Price AFN801 Regular Price AFN890
  12. Istalif Blue Ceramic Clay Pot With Lid
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    Istalif Blue Ceramic Clay...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  13. Handmade Istalif Turquoise Ceramic Bowl With Wavy Edges
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    Handmade Istalif Turquois...

    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  14. Brown Colored Istalif Pottery Ceramic Bowl
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    Brown Colored Istalif Pot...

    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  15. Istalif Medium Footed Clay Turquoise Handmade Bowl
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    Istalif Medium Footed Cla...

    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  16. Istalifi Small Turquoise Ceramic Bowl
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    Special Price AFN369 Regular Price AFN411
  17. Istalifi Ceramic Pottery Decorative Chocolate And Sugar Jar
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    Istalifi Ceramic Pottery ...

    Special Price AFN616 Regular Price AFN684
  18. Istalif Ceramic Hand-Painted Turquoise Flower Vase
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    Istalif Ceramic Hand-Pain...

    Special Price AFN616 Regular Price AFN684
  19. Istalif Turquoise Speckled Pottery Ceramic Candle Holder
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    Istalif Turquoise Speckle...

    Special Price AFN616 Regular Price AFN684
  20. Istalif Hand-Painted Wavy Flower Pot
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    Istalif Hand-Painted Wavy...

    Special Price AFN616 Regular Price AFN684
  21. Hand-Printed Turquoise Ceramic Cookie Holder | Istalif Pottery
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    Hand-Printed Turquoise Ce...

    Special Price AFN554 Regular Price AFN616
  22. Brown Istalifi Floral Designed Glass Set with Jug
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    Brown Istalifi Floral Des...

    Special Price AFN1,663 Regular Price AFN1,847
  23. Istalif Handmade Pottery Hickory Glass Set with Jug
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    Istalif Handmade Pottery ...

    Special Price AFN1,663 Regular Price AFN1,847
  24. Istalif Ceramic Footed Dry Fruit Bowl
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    Istalif Ceramic Footed Dr...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  25. Istalif Blue Pottery Curly Edged Ceramic Fruit Bowl
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    Istalif Blue Pottery Curl...

    Special Price AFN924 Regular Price AFN1,026
  26. Handmade Footed Yogurt Ceramic Bowl with Lid | Istalif Pottery
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    Handmade Footed Yogurt Ce...

    Special Price AFN1,847 Regular Price AFN2,053
  27. Istalif Floral Hand-Painted Pillar Candle Holder
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    Istalif Floral Hand-Paint...

    Special Price AFN493 Regular Price AFN547
  28. Istalif Ceramic Teapot With Green And Violet Speckles
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    Istalif Ceramic Teapot Wi...

    Special Price AFN801 Regular Price AFN890
  29. Handmade Ceramic Turquoise Teapot With Black Prints
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    Handmade Ceramic Turquois...

    Special Price AFN821 Regular Price AFN1,163
  30. Handmade Ceramic Turquoise Pen Holder With Black Prints
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    Handmade Ceramic Turquois...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  31. Black & Brown Hand-Painted Ceramic Water Bowl
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    Black & Brown Hand-Pa...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  32. Ceramic Brown Footed Istalefi Cigarette Ashtray
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    Ceramic Brown Footed Ista...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  33. Ceramic Black & Brown Hand-Printed Footed Bowl
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    Ceramic Black & Brown...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  34. Ceramic Brown Footed Candy Bowl
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    Ceramic Brown Footed Cand...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  35. Hand-Painted Footed Ceramic Flower Holder
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    Hand-Painted Footed Ceram...

    Special Price AFN431 Regular Price AFN479
  36. Ceramic Turquoise Hand-Painted Teapot
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    Ceramic Turquoise Hand-Pa...

    Special Price AFN739 Regular Price AFN821
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