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...

    €11.53
  2. Blue Istalif Ceramic Pottery Plate With Decorative Paintings
    37% OFF

    Blue Istalif Ceramic Pott...

    Special Price €11.53 Regular Price €18.25
  3. Istalif Ceramic Turquoise...

    €7.69
  4. Small Istalif Blue Handma...

    €7.69
  5. Small Clay Istalif Blue C...

    €5.76
  6. Istalif Blue Handmade Pot...

    €5.76
  7. Istalif Blue Hand-Painted...

    €5.76
  8. Istalefi Glass Handmade
    33% OFF

    Istalefi Glass Handmade

    Special Price €5.76 Regular Price €8.65
  9. Istalif Ceramic Oriental ...

    €12.49
  10. Dark Brown Handmade Istal...

    €12.49
  11. Brown Handmade Istalif Ce...

    €12.49
  12. Istalif Blue Ceramic Clay...

    €6.73
  13. Handmade Istalif Turquois...

    €5.76
  14. Brown Colored Istalif Pot...

    €5.76
  15. Istalif Medium Footed Cla...

    €5.76
  16. Istalifi Small Turquoise ...

    €8.65
  17. Istalifi Ceramic Pottery ...

    €9.61
  18. Istalif Ceramic Hand-Pain...

    €9.61
  19. Istalif Turquoise Speckle...

    €9.61
  20. Istalif Hand-Painted Wavy...

    €9.61
  21. Hand-Printed Turquoise Ce...

    €8.65
  22. Brown Istalifi Floral Des...

    €25.94
  23. Istalif Handmade Pottery ...

    €25.94
  24. Istalif Ceramic Footed Dr...

    €6.73
  25. Istalif Blue Pottery Curl...

    €14.41
  26. Handmade Footed Yogurt Ce...

    €28.82
  27. Istalif Floral Hand-Paint...

    €7.69
  28. Istalif Ceramic Teapot Wi...

    €12.49
  29. Handmade Ceramic Turquoise Teapot With Black Prints
    29% OFF

    Handmade Ceramic Turquois...

    Special Price €11.53 Regular Price €16.33
  30. Handmade Ceramic Turquois...

    €6.73
  31. Black & Brown Hand-Pa...

    €6.73
  32. Ceramic Brown Footed Ista...

    €6.73
  33. Ceramic Black & Brown...

    €6.73
  34. Ceramic Brown Footed Cand...

    €6.73
  35. Hand-Painted Footed Ceram...

    €6.73
  36. Ceramic Turquoise Hand-Pa...

    €11.53
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