Next Generation

We are very proud to introduce the 'Next Generation', a platform for Afghan jewellers from our initiative Zindagi Now and men's and women's businesses supported through Arts Charity Turquoise Mountain to show and sell their work.

Supporting and treasuring this work will have a huge impact and bring visibility, independence, and joy to the lives of women and men of Afghanistan facing economic and social challenges.

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Since 2008 we have been working with men and women artisans in Kabul, who have continued to produce a high standard of work through all the challenges and changes that have unfolded in their country over the last decade. We are delighted to share their designs and are astounded by the work they are producing which draws on their cultural heritage, material design culture, and their own personal experiences.

For young women today in Kabul there are many restrictions on their freedoms, to be able to go to a communal workshop, share a space with other women, exchange experiences, and draw support from each other is invaluable. To have a voice through their designs that will go out into the world and give them visibility in a world that is trying to make them disappear is priceless.

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Zindagi Now

Pippa Small has spent the last 15 years working with the brilliant artisans of Afghanistan. Her most recent project has been a collaboration with our team in Kabul to launch Zindagi Now, A New Life.

This initiative provides a safe and creative space for Afghan women to make jewellery and develop business skills – giving them a newfound sense of confidence, and hope.

To sustain this vital project, we’ve created a unique amulet necklace with 100% of profits donated directly to female artisans. Completing this project gives women confidence, empowerment, and the opportunity for a new life with financial independence and skills that will be passed to future generations of women.

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